Article 48 Revised Penal Code

Article 48 of the Revised Penal Code is about Penalty for complex crimes. It is under Chapter Four (Application Of Penalties) of Title Three (Penalties) of the Code.

Penalty for complex crimes

When a single act constitutes two or more grave or less grave felonies, or when an offense is a necessary means for committing the other, the penalty for the most serious crime shall be imposed, the same to be applied in its maximum period.

See also: Article 47 Revised Penal Code