Category Archives: Illegal Possesion of Firearm

The accused can be convicted of simple illegal possession of firearms, provided that “no other crime was committed by the person arrested

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Erineus

                However, as to petitioner’s conviction for illegal possession of firearms, such judgment must be set aside. We find that he can no longer be held liable for such offense since another crime was committed, i.e., rape. D. 1866, as … Continue reading →

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How and when liability for illegal possession of firearms attaches?

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Erineus

In dissecting how and when liability for illegal possession of firearms attaches, the following disquisitions in People v. De Gracia[22] are instructive: The rule is that ownership is not an essential element of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. What … Continue reading →

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The use of unlicensed firearm would be treated either: (1) as an essential ingredient in the crimes of rebellion, insurrection, sedition or attempted coup d’etat; or (2) as an aggravating circumstance in murder or homicide.

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Erineus

The records and the evidence show that the elements of the offense of qualified illegal possession of firearms, defined in the second paragraph of Section 1, Presidential Decree No. 1866, are present in this case.  Specifically, there are: 1.  there … Continue reading →

Posted in Coup d'etat, Illegal Possesion of Firearm, Insurrection, Murder, Rebellion, Sedition | Tagged | 3 Comments