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Credibility of Deaf-Mute Witness Testimony in Rape Cases: Philippine Supreme Court Ruling
How the Supreme Court affirmed rape convictions based on a deaf-mute eyewitness's testimony, setting rules on witness credibility in Philippine criminal law.
Reasonable Doubt in Philippine Rape Cases: People v. Desamparado Explained
How the Supreme Court acquitted a rape accused despite medical evidence, and what this means for Philippine criminal justice.
Reasonable Doubt in Rape Cases: When Conflicting Testimony and Lack of Corroboration Lead to Acquittal
Learn how Philippine courts weigh reasonable doubt, conflicting testimony, and corroboration in rape cases, and why convictions still succeed.
Credibility of Child Testimony in Rape Cases: Lessons from People v. Mariano
Philippine courts give significant weight to a child's credible testimony in rape cases. Learn the key principles from People v. Mariano.
Fatal Flaws in Filing Rape Cases: Why Precision in Criminal Complaints Matters in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court reduced a rape conviction from death to reclusion perpetua because the complaint failed to allege the qualifying circumstances of filiation and minority.
People v. Laguerta: Why Clear Victim Testimony Matters in Philippine Rape Cases
In People v. Laguerta, the Supreme Court acquitted a rape convict due to inconsistent victim testimony, convicting him instead of acts of lasciviousness.
Credibility in Philippine Rape Cases: Why Corroborating Evidence Isn't Always Necessary
Philippine courts can convict on credible lone testimony in rape cases; corroboration isn't always required. Learn the rules.
Unreliable Defense: The Decisive Weight of Witness Credibility in Philippine Rape Cases
Credible testimony of a minor rape victim can outweigh the sweetheart theory, and moral damages now follow automatically upon conviction.
Reasonable Doubt and Acquittal: Examining Evidence in Philippine Rape Cases
Learn how Philippine courts weigh evidence in rape cases, and why proving the victim's age is crucial for the death penalty.
Proving Age in Philippine Rape Cases: Why Birth Certificates and Independent Evidence Matter
The Supreme Court explains why a rape victim's age must be proven by independent evidence, not just testimony, to justify the death penalty.
Credible Testimony in Rape Cases: Why Minor Details Don't Overshadow the Truth
The Supreme Court explains why minor inconsistencies in a rape victim's testimony do not destroy her credibility, in People v. Magtrayo.
Credibility in Rape Cases: Why Minor Inconsistencies Don't Always Matter in Philippine Courts
Philippine Supreme Court explains why minor inconsistencies in a rape victim's testimony do not destroy credibility, especially in incestuous rape cases.
Credibility Counts: How Philippine Courts Weigh Witness Testimony in Rape Cases
The Supreme Court explains why a rape victim's credible testimony prevails over bare denials, and clarifies when death penalty applies.
Unwavering Testimony Understanding THE Weight OF Survivor Accounts IN Philippine Rape Cases
Philippine courts weigh survivor testimony in rape cases with care. This article explains the rules on credibility and proof.
Rape Conviction Affirmed: Medical Exam Not Indispensable in Philippine Rape Cases
Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape conviction, ruling medical examination is not indispensable and clarifying damages for multiple counts of rape.
Conspiracy in Rape Cases: Collective Criminal Liability Under Philippine Law
How Philippine courts apply conspiracy to hold all participants in a gang rape equally liable, even those who did not directly commit the act.
Credibility of Child Witness Testimony in Rape Cases: Philippine Supreme Court Jurisprudence
Philippine Supreme Court guidance on assessing child witness credibility in rape cases, emphasizing trial court discretion and minor inconsistencies.
Delayed Reporting in Rape Cases: Why Philippine Courts Trust Victim Testimony
Philippine courts uphold rape convictions despite delayed reporting when victims offer credible reasons. Learn the legal principles from People v. Cano.
Credibility in Rape Cases: Evaluating Inconsistencies and Victim Behavior
How Philippine courts assess a rape victim's credibility, weigh inconsistencies, and reject alibi defenses in light of People v. Toquero.
Specificity Matters HOW Improperly Worded Charges CAN Reduce Penalties IN Philippine Rape Cases
Establishing Minority in Qualified Rape Cases: The Weight of Parental Testimony in Philippine Courts
How Philippine courts treat parental testimony and qualifying circumstances in rape cases, from the Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Gabiana.
Burden of Proof in Rape Cases: Why Evidence Is Paramount in Philippine Courts
A Supreme Court ruling shows why proof beyond reasonable doubt, not outrage, determines rape convictions in the Philippines.
Protecting the Vulnerable: How Philippine Courts Validate Testimony in Rape Cases Involving Mental Disability
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction where the victim has a mental disability, explaining how courts assess such testimony and evidence.
Incestuous Rape: Why the Victim's Testimony Alone Can Convict a Father
The Supreme Court affirms a father's rape conviction based on the victim's credible testimony, explaining why medical findings and resistance are not required in incestuous rape cases.