Consolidating Multiple Offenses Explained

Summary

Multiple offenses can be consolidated into a single punishment under the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines. For complex crimes, the penalty for the most serious crime is imposed. For continuing crimes, penalties are combined but may not exceed the legal maximum. For example, arson resulting in death would be treated as a complex crime, with the graver offenses penalty applied.

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It seems like you're looking for an example of how multiple offenses might be consolidated into a single punishment. Here's a simple example under the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines:
- Complex Crime Example: If a person commits arson and, as a result, causes the death of someone, this constitutes a complex crime. The penalty for the graver offense (homicide) would be applied.
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