Article 312 Revised Penal Code

Article 312 of the Revised Penal Code is about Occupation of real property or usurpation of real rights in property. It is under Chapter Four (Usurpation) of Title Ten (Crimes Against Property) of the Code.

Occupation of real property or usurpation of real rights in property.

Any person who, by means of violence against or intimidation of persons, shall take possession of any real property or shall usurp any real rights in property belonging to another, in addition to the penalty incurred for the acts of violence executed by him, shall be punished by a fine from 50 to 100 per centum of the gain which he shall have obtained, but not less than 75 pesos.

If the value of the gain cannot be ascertained, a fine of from 200 to 500 pesos shall be imposed.

See also: Article 311 Revised Penal Code