Article 348 Revised Penal Code

Article 348 of the Revised Penal Code is about Usurpation of civil status. It is under Chapter One (Simulation Of Births And Usurpation Of Civil Status) of Title Twelve (Crimes Against The Civil Status Of Persons) of the Code.

Usurpation of civil status

The penalty of prision mayor shall be imposed upon any person who shall usurp the civil status of another, should he do so for the purpose of defrauding the offended part or his heirs; otherwise, the penalty of prision correccional in its medium and maximum periods shall be imposed.

See also: Article 347 Revised Penal Code