Amendment to Article 329 of Act No. 3815 (Revised Penal Code)
Act No. 3999, approved on December 5, 1932, amends Article 329 of the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines regarding penalties for various types of mischief. The amendment establishes a tiered punishment system based on the value of damage caused: arresto mayor for damages exceeding 1,000 pesos, arresto mayor in lesser terms for damages between 200 and 1,000 pesos, and arresto menor or a fine for damages not exceeding 200 pesos. The act emphasizes a structured approach to penalizing mischief based on financial impact. The law takes effect immediately upon approval.
December 5, 1932
ACT NO. 3999
AN ACT AMENDING ARTICLE THREE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINE OF THE REVISED PENAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
SECTION 1. Article three hundred and twenty-nine of Act Numbered Thirty-eight hundred and fifteen, commonly known as the Revised Penal Code, is hereby amended to read as follows: CSaHDT
"ART. 329. Other mischiefs. -The mischiefs not included in the next preceding article shall be punished:
"1. By arresto mayor in its medium and maximum periods, if the value of the damage caused exceeds 1,000 pesos;
"2. By arresto mayor in its minimum and medium periods, if such value is over 200 pesos but does not exceed 1,000 pesos; and
"3. By arresto menor or fine of not less than the value of the damage caused and not more than 200 pesos, if the amount involved does not exceed 200 pesos or cannot be estimated."
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: December 5, 1932.