Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1790)
Republic Act No. 1790 amends Article 365 of the Revised Penal Code, specifically addressing penalties for reckless imprudence and negligence.
Reckless imprudence is defined as voluntarily, but without malice, doing or failing to do an act from which material damage results due to inexcusable lack of precaution, considering factors like the person's occupation, intelligence, physical condition, and circumstances regarding persons, time, and place.
Simple imprudence consists in a lack of precaution where the damage to be caused is not immediate nor is the danger clearly manifest.
The penalty is arresto mayor in its maximum period to prision correccional in its medium period.
The penalty is arresto mayor in its minimum and medium periods.
The penalty is arresto menor in its maximum period.
The penalty is arresto mayor in its medium and maximum periods.
The offender shall be punished by a fine equal to the value of the damages up to three times such value, but not less than twenty-five pesos.
A fine not exceeding two hundred pesos and censure shall be imposed.
The penalty next higher in degree shall be imposed on the offender who fails to lend help on the spot to injured parties.
Yes, including when the penalty for the offense is equal to or lower than those provided already, and in cases where death is caused through imprudence or negligence with violation of the Automobile Law.
Prision correctional in its medium and maximum periods.
Courts shall exercise sound discretion without regard to the rules in Article 64 and may impose penalties next lower in degree where applicable.