Penalties; Perpetual Absolute Disqualification (Criminal Law)

2007 Bar Exam Question and Suggested Answer on Penalties (Criminal Law)

QUESTION:

No. I. What are the penalties that may be served simultaneously? (10%)

SUGGESTED ANSWER:

The penalties that may be served simultaneously are imprisonment/destierro and:

1. Perpetual absolute disqualification;
2. Perpetual special disqualification;
3. Temporary absolute disqualification;
4. Temporary special disqualification;
5. Suspension from public office, the right to vote and be voted for, and the right to follow a profession or calling;

Fine; and any principal penalty with its accessory penalties.

Source:
"A Compilation of the Questions and Suggested Answers in the Philippine Bar Examinations 2007-2013 in Criminal Law", Compiled and Arranged by Rollan, Faith Chareen and Salise, Hector Christopher (University of San Jose-Recoletos School of Law), ANSWERS TO BAR EXAMINATION QUESTIONS by the UP LAW COMPLEX (2007, 2009, 2010) & PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOLS (2008)