Dear PAO,
About 30 years ago, I witnessed the killing of my father by my brother. At that time, I never had the courage to report the matter to the authorities since I was too afraid to speak up. I was muted by a horrific event for a very long time. But now I wish to vindicate my father and at the same time, release my brother from the chains of conflict of his conscience. Thus, may I know if we could still push through with the prosecution of this case?|
Kim
Dear Kim,
The crime that you mentioned in your narration of events had already prescribed. For your guidance, Articles 90 and 91 of Act No. 3815, otherwise known as the Revised Penal Code (RPC), dictate the law on prescription of crimes and the corresponding edict as to the computation thereof, viz:
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