Article 254 Revised Penal Code

Article 254 of the Revised Penal Code is about Discharge of firearms. It is under Chapter One (Destruction Of Life) of Title Eight (Crimes Against Persons) of the Code.

Discharge of firearms

Any person who shall shoot at another with any firearm shall suffer the penalty of prision correccional in its minimum and medium periods, unless the facts of the case are such that the act can be held to constitute frustrated or attempted parricide, murder, homicide or any other crime for which a higher penalty is prescribed by any of the articles of this Code.

See also: Article 253 Revised Penal Code