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Article 266Act No. 3815, Sec./Art. 266
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Slight physical injuries and maltreatment.-The crime of slight physical inj uries shall be punished:
1. By arresto menor when the offender has inflicted physical injuries which shall incapacitate the offended party for labor from one to nine days, or shall require medical attendance during the same period.
2. By arresto menor or a fine not exceeding 200 pesos and censure when the offender has caused physical injuries which do not prevent the offended party from engaging in his habitual work nor require medical attendance.
3. By arresto menor in its minimum period or a fine not exceeding 50 pesos when the offender shall illtreat another by deed without causing any injury.
TITLE NINE
CRIMES AGAINST PERSONAL LIBERTY AND SECURITY
CHAPTER ONE
CRIMES AGAINST LIBERTY
SECTION ONE.-Illegal detention
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