Amendment of Article 310, Revised Penal Code

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BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 71: Amendment of Article 310, Revised Penal Code

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amendment of Article 310, Revised Penal Code

Law: Batas Pambansa Blg. 71

Decision Date: May 1, 1980

Batas Pambansa Blg. 71 amends the penalties for theft under certain circumstances, including theft by a domestic servant, theft with grave abuse of confidence, theft of specific items, and theft during calamities or civil disturbances.

Law Summary

Circumstances Elevating Theft to Qualified Theft

Theft is considered qualified and subject to higher penalties when committed under the following conditions:
- By a domestic servant.
- With grave abuse of confidence.
- When the property stolen is a motor vehicle, mail matter, or large cattle.
- When the stolen property consists of coconuts from a plantation.
- When fish are stolen from a fishpond or fishery.
- When property is taken during or on the occasion of specific calamities such as fire, earthquake, typhoon, volcanic eruption, or other calamities.
- When taking property occurs during vehicular accidents or civil disturbances.

Penalties for Qualified Theft

The penalties prescribed for qualified theft are two degrees higher than those specified for ordinary theft in the immediately preceding article of the Revised Penal Code.

Legal Effectivity

The act took effect immediately upon its approval on May 1, 1980.

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