Prescription Periods for Penal Violations

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Act No. 3326: Prescription Periods for Penal Violations

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Prescription Periods for Penal Violations

Law: Act No. 3326

Decision Date: Dec 4, 1926

Act No. 3326 establishes prescription periods for violations penalized by special acts and municipal ordinances in the Philippines, with different time frames based on the severity of the offense, aiming to provide guidelines on when the prescription period begins and how it can be interrupted.

Law Summary

Commencement and Interruption of Prescription

Prescription starts from the day the violation is committed.
If the violation is not discovered at the time of commission, prescription begins from the discovery and the institution of judicial proceedings for investigation and punishment.
Prescription is interrupted when judicial proceedings are initiated against the accused.
If proceedings are dismissed for reasons not constituting jeopardy (double jeopardy), prescription begins to run anew.

Definition of Special Acts

Special acts are defined as legislative acts that define and penalize violations of the law not included within the Penal Code.

Effectivity

The provisions of this Act take effect immediately upon approval.

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