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Now, the burning question: where can you get the PDF? It is crucial to note that Luis Reyes' book is copyrighted by his publisher, usually Central Book Supply, Inc. (formerly Rex Book Store for some editions, but primarily Central Books).
Illegal vs. Legal Sources: While many student forums (Reddit, PinoyExchange, law student FB groups) share scanned copies, these are pirated. Using pirated PDFs is a violation of the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (RA 8293). Moreover, scanned PDFs often have missing pages, skewed lines, or omniuts (edited footnotes).
The 14th edition was published after significant legal developments. Why do you specifically want the 14th edition? Because criminal law is dynamic. The 13th edition or older versions may be obsolete.
Key updates in the 14th edition likely include:
Using an edition older than the 14th could cause you to fail the bar or a criminology board exam because the jurisprudence has changed.
Before you waste hours studying the wrong material, use this checklist to verify your file:
| Feature | 13th Edition (Outdated) | 14th Edition (Current) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Copyright Year | 2017 or 2018 | 2022 or later | | Cover Image | Usually a solid red or blue band | Modern design, clearly says "14th Edition" | | Includes RA 11313? | No (passed 2019) | Yes (likely in Art. 287, 323) | | Anti-Terrorism Act reference | No (passed 2020) | Yes | | Jurisprudence citations | Old (up to 2016) | New (up to 2021/2022) | | Page count (approx) | ~600-650 pages | ~700-750 pages (due to new cases) |
If your PDF says “14th Edition” but the preface mentions President Aquino (2010-2016) as the current president, you have a fake.
Now, the burning question: where can you get the PDF? It is crucial to note that Luis Reyes' book is copyrighted by his publisher, usually Central Book Supply, Inc. (formerly Rex Book Store for some editions, but primarily Central Books).
Illegal vs. Legal Sources: While many student forums (Reddit, PinoyExchange, law student FB groups) share scanned copies, these are pirated. Using pirated PDFs is a violation of the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (RA 8293). Moreover, scanned PDFs often have missing pages, skewed lines, or omniuts (edited footnotes).
The 14th edition was published after significant legal developments. Why do you specifically want the 14th edition? Because criminal law is dynamic. The 13th edition or older versions may be obsolete.
Key updates in the 14th edition likely include:
Using an edition older than the 14th could cause you to fail the bar or a criminology board exam because the jurisprudence has changed.
Before you waste hours studying the wrong material, use this checklist to verify your file:
| Feature | 13th Edition (Outdated) | 14th Edition (Current) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Copyright Year | 2017 or 2018 | 2022 or later | | Cover Image | Usually a solid red or blue band | Modern design, clearly says "14th Edition" | | Includes RA 11313? | No (passed 2019) | Yes (likely in Art. 287, 323) | | Anti-Terrorism Act reference | No (passed 2020) | Yes | | Jurisprudence citations | Old (up to 2016) | New (up to 2021/2022) | | Page count (approx) | ~600-650 pages | ~700-750 pages (due to new cases) |
If your PDF says “14th Edition” but the preface mentions President Aquino (2010-2016) as the current president, you have a fake.