Criminal Law, 2019 Bar — Question B.16-b

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Ms. E was charged with the complex crime of Estafa through Falsification of Public Documents before the trial court. Prior to her arraignment, Ms. E moved for the dismissal of the criminal case against her, pointing out that the private offended party is her biological father, and that such relationship is an absolutory cause under Article 332 of the Revised Penal Code (RPC). (b) Is Ms. E's contention correct? Explain. (3%)

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