This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
The penalty for assault and battery depends on the classification of the injuries: Serious Physical Injuries: If the injuries incapacitate the victim for more than 30 days or cause permanent disfigurement, the accused may face imprisonment ranging from 6 months to 6 years, depending on the circumstances.
Definition: An unlawful attack by one person upon another.
The primary statute addressing domestic violence in the Philippines is Republic Act No. 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 ("VAWC Act") and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).
Serious Physical Injuries: If the injuries result in permanent incapacity, loss of a limb, or require more than 30 days of medical treatment, the punishment is prisión correccional or imprisonment from 6 months and 1 day to 6 years.
Legal Guide: Addressing Emotional Abuse and Defamation in the Philippines Filing a Complaint with the Barangay: In cases of domestic or relational abuse, the first step is often to file a complaint with the barangay (local government unit). Filing a Civil Case. Criminal Complaint under R.A. 9262:
Ways to document abuse include: Keeping a journal of what you experience, including descriptions of how the incident made you feel. Writing down statements you, your partner, or any witnesses make before, during, or after the abuse. Recording dates, times, and descriptions of incidents.
Homicide: The recommended bail is ₱40,000 to ₱200,000, depending on the circumstances. Serious Physical Injuries: The recommended bail is around ₱10,000 to ₱60,000, depending on the degree of injury and whether the crime was committed with any aggravating circumstances.
The main difference is that assault is the intimidation portion or the act that makes another person believe they are going to cause you great bodily harm. The battery is the actual contact that occurred without consent.
1. That the offender (a) makes an attack, (b) employs force, (c) makes a serious intimidation, or (d) makes a serious resistance. 2. That the person assaulted is a person in authority or his or her agent.