Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Philippine bar exam questions 2008 (Crim.Q12)

Raissa and Martin are married to each other but had been separated for the last five years. Raissa decided to wed Juan, her suitor, who had no inkling that she was married. Raissa and Juan accomplished an application for marriage license which they subscribed and swore to before the Local Civil Registrar. Raissa declared, in the application, that she is single. The marriage license was issued. In due time, the couple were married by the mayor. Raissa and Juan had their first sexual intercourse later in the evening. What crime or crimes, if any, did Raissa commit? Explain briefly. (7%)

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