Increased Penalty for Theft of Large Cattle

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Commonwealth Act No. 273: Increased Penalty for Theft of Large Cattle

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Increased Penalty for Theft of Large Cattle

Law: Commonwealth Act No. 273

Decision Date: Jun 3, 1938

Commonwealth Act No. 273 imposes harsher penalties for theft of large cattle in the Philippines, particularly when committed by domestic servants, with abuse of confidence, or involving coconuts or fish from a fishpond, with the maximum penalty applied if the stolen property is large cattle.

Law Summary

Specific Circumstances Elevating Theft to Qualified Theft

Theft committed by a domestic servant.
Theft committed with grave abuse of confidence.
Theft of coconuts or fish taken directly from fishponds or fisheries.

Penal Consequences for Theft of Large Cattle

The crime of theft when involving large cattle shall carry the maximum period of the penalty prescribed for qualified theft.
This signifies a more severe penalty compared to ordinary theft.

Effectivity of the Law

The Act takes effect immediately upon approval, ensuring immediate application of the amended penalties.

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