Fundamentals of criminal law and RPC articles I to 3 PART 3

Discusses Article 2 of the Revised Penal Code, detailing when Philippine criminal laws apply outside national territory, including jurisdiction over Philippine ships, aircraft, and crimes against national security or the law of nations.

Analyzes the legal treatment of warships as extensions of territory versus the jurisdictional rules (French vs. English) applied to foreign and Philippine merchant ships in the high seas and within foreign territorial waters.

Covers specific offenses handled under Article 2, including the forgery of Philippine currency, crimes committed by public officers in the exercise of their functions, and crimes against national security.

Defines felony and explains the two classifications: deceit (dolo), which requires malice and intent, and fault (culpa), which involves negligence or imprudence. Discusses the distinction between intent and motive.

Examines the concept of 'mistake of fact' as a defense, using the landmark US v. Ah Chong case to illustrate the three requisites necessary for acquittal due to a lack of criminal intent.

Explains how culpable felonies arise from negligence or lack of skill, holding perpetrators liable even in the absence of intent, provided the act involves a failure to exercise due care.