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CRIMINAL LAW II

Topic: Treason; giving aid and comfort, adherence to the enemy

Nikki Andrade

PEOPLE V. PAAR FACTS: Teofilo Paar was a member of the Military Police of Baguio. During the Japanese occupation, Paar joined Kempei Tai, the most hated Japanese group. His direct participation in the activities of Kempei Tai, for whom he was acting as agent or undercover man, having been observed by the witnesses for the prosecution, showed treasonous adherence. Paar participated in the arrest of several persons who were subsequently deprived of their freedom and tortured on suspicion because they were sympathetic with the underground forces. Teofilo Paar was found guilty by the Peoples Court for the crime of treason and sentenced him to the penalty of reclusion perpetua and fine of P10,000 and the costs.

ISSUE: WON Paar gave aid and comfort to the Japanese Government.

HELD: Yes. Accuseds activities of giving information to the enemy, constitutes adherence, aid and comfort.

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