Amendment to Article 335 on Rape Penalties

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amendment to Article 335 on Rape Penalties

Law: Republic Act No. 4111

Decision Date: Jun 20, 1964

Republic Act No. 4111 amends the definition of rape in the Revised Penal Code, providing comprehensive guidelines and penalties for different circumstances of the crime, including the use of force or intimidation, victim's age, and the use of deadly weapons, with the penalty ranging from 20 years to life imprisonment or death.

Law Summary

Penalties for Rape

The basic penalty for rape is reclusion perpetua (imprisonment for 20 years and 1 day to 40 years).
If the rape is committed with a deadly weapon or by two or more persons, the penalty increases to reclusion perpetua to death.

Additional Penalties Upon Consequences of Rape

If the victim becomes insane as a result of the rape, the penalty is death.
If rape is attempted or frustrated and a homicide is committed on that occasion, the penalty is death.
If homicide is committed as a direct result or occasion of rape, the penalty is death.

Effectivity

The law took effect immediately upon approval on June 20, 1964.

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