Criminal Law, 2019 Bar — Question A.9-a

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X and Y approached Mayor Z and requested him to solemnize their marriage. On the day of the ceremony, X and Y proceeded to Mayor Z's office but he was not there. Mayor Z's chief of staff, Mr. U, however, represented that he himself can solemnize their marriage and just have Mayor Z sign the marriage certificate when the latter comes back. Consequently, upon X and Y's assent, Mr. U solemnized the marriage, despite his lack of authority therefor. (a) What crime may Mr. U be charged with under the Revised Penal Code (RPC)? Explain. (2.5%)

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