MODULE II –
TAKING THINGS
a. Robbery, (Articles 293 - 305) compare Article 298 with Estafa 315 (3) (a) and Usurpation of
Real Property (Article 312 - 313),
b. Theft (Article 308 - 311), Carnapping (R.A. 6539, New Law), Properties subject to chattel
mortgage (Article 319), P.D. 533 (Cattle Rustling)
Anti- Fencing Law (P.D. 1612)- Review of the concepts of Accomplice, Accessory and
Fence;
c. Piracy, (Articles 122 - 123) Brigandage (Article 306 - 307), Presidential Decree No. 532
(Piracy & Highway Robbery); Presidential Decree No. 6235 (Acts Inimical to Civil Aviation);
d. Trespass to Dwelling (Art 280-281)
1. People v. Jaranilla, G.R. No. L-28547, February 22, 1974 – reconstruct the story, why was
there a truck, policemen, roosters on Jan 9, 1966? ; study very well the phrase “casa habita o
lugar no habito”
2. Marquez et. al., v. People, G.R. No. 181138, December 3, 2012, - figure out the places
entered into for purposes of committing robbery with force upon things mentioned in Article 299
and Article 302
3. People v. Conception, G.R. No. 200922, July 18, 2012,
4. People v. Bustinera, G. R. No. 148233, June 8, 2004,
5. Viray v. People, G.R. No. 205180, November 11, 2013,
6. Quinao v. People, G.R. No. 139603. July 14, 2000
7. People v. Tulin, G.R. No. 111709, Aug 30, 2001 – avoid the Constitutional Law issues.
Concentrate on the Criminal Law issues such as the gravamen of Piracy, Territoriality, Persons
Liable for the offense and Conspiracy, etcetera;
*take note of the story of Cheong San Hiong
8. People v. Catantan, G.R. No. 118075 Sept 5, 1997 (Piracy) understand Grave Coercion,
Article 286 - 287 and why the accused could not be held liable for grave coercion
9. People v. Puno, G.R. 97471, Feb 17, 1993 (Brigandage and Robbery);
10. Sy v. Secretary of Justice, G.R. No. 171579, November 14, 2012
11. People v. Tan, G.R. No. 135904, January 21, 2000
TRESPASS TO DWELLING
12. People v. Lamahang, G.R. No. 43530, Aug 3, 1935, 61 Phil 703,
13. People v. Tayag, G.R. No. L-40512, March 3, 1934,