REVISED PENAL CODE, BOOK 2, SYLLABUS 10 PART 2

This syllabus, the second of two parts on Title 10, Book 2 of the Revised Penal Code, provides a structured overview of specific legal violations involving property, categorized into swindling, arson, and malicious mischief. It differentiates between various degrees of criminal intent, such as distinguishing destructive arson aimed at high-value targets from simpler forms of burning, and clarifies that malicious mischief must be driven by spite rather than mere accident. A key theme of the text is the prima facie evidence and aggravating factors that increase the severity of these crimes, ranging from financial gain to the use of organized syndicates. Finally, the source outlines exemptions from criminal liability, explaining that certain close family members may be spared from prosecution for these specific offenses due to their qualifying relationships.