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Felonies

Felonies are acts or omissions punishable by the Revised Penal Code.

Elements of Felonies
1. There must be an act or omission;
2. The act or omission is punishable by the Revised Penal  Code; and
3. The act performed pr the omission is incurred by means of dolo (malice) or Culpa (fault)

Intentional Felonies
     The act is performed or the omission is incurred with deliberate intent or malice to do an injusry.
Requisites of Dolo or Malice
1. Freedom
     It is the voluntariness on the part of the person to commit an act or omission.
2. Intelligence
     It is the capacity to know and understand the consequence of one's act.
3. Intent
     It is the purpose to use a particular means to effect such result.
     It is a mental state. Hence, it's existence is shown by overt acts.

Culpable Felonies
     The act or omission is not malicious. The injury caused bu the offender to another person is unintentional, it being simply the incident of  another act performed without malice.
Requisites of Culpa
1. Freedom
2. Intelligence
3. Negligence
     It indicates a deficiency of perception; It is the failure to pay proper attention and to use diligence in foreseeing the injury or damage impending to be caused. (Usually involves lack of foresight)
    Imprudence
     It  indicates a deficiency of action; It is the failure to take the necessary precaution to avoid injury to person or damage to property. (Usually involves lack of skill)
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