How to Study for Criminal Law I

1. Books or commentaries recommended would be those by Reyes, Boado, or Palattao.

For review during finals and midterms, make sure to focus on the codal as well as on pertinent special laws, such as the Indeterminate Sentence Law (ISL).

2. Memorize enumerations and latin maxims. Criminal Law 1 contains a lot of latin maxims which explain or summarize the topics or principles.

3. Place emphasis on the facts pertinent to the topic and critically analyze how they may be adjusted to change the outcome of the case.

4. Answering in recitations requires you answer directly and concisely.