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Rape Conviction Upheld: Force, Intimidation, and the Death Penalty in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies force and intimidation in rape, and why a conviction was reduced from death to reclusion perpetua.
Protecting the Vulnerable: The Supreme Court's Stance on Child Rape and Testimony Integrity
A father's rape conviction shows how Philippine courts weigh a child's testimony, prove minority, and distinguish rape from lesser offenses.
Weaponizing Intimacy: Rape With a Firearm and the Limits of the Sweetheart Defense
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction despite the sweetheart defense, ruling that intimacy never justifies sexual violence with a deadly weapon.
Rape Conviction and Penalties Under RA 8353: Lessons from People v. Olaybar
The Supreme Court clarifies statutory rape and sexual assault penalties, and the evidentiary weight of a child victim's testimony.
Victim Testimony Alone Sufficient for Rape Conviction Ensuring Justice for Minors in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court affirms that a minor victim's credible testimony alone can sustain a rape conviction, ensuring justice.
The Limits of Parental Authority: Rape and Incest in the Philippines
A father's rape conviction was reduced from death to reclusion perpetua because the prosecution failed to prove the victim's age beyond reasonable doubt.
Rape Conviction Upheld: Minor Status No Shield for Uncles' Heinous Acts
Supreme Court affirms rape convictions of uncles who were minors at the time, ruling discernment removes exemption from liability.
Rape Conviction Affirmed: The Grave Consequences of Betrayal Within Family Ties
The Supreme Court affirms the death penalty for a brother who raped his 17-year-old sister, underscoring the law's treatment of incestuous rape.
Witness Credibility and Alibi Defense: How the Supreme Court Affirmed a Rape Conviction
The Supreme Court affirms a qualified rape conviction, explaining why a child victim's credible testimony outweighs the defense of denial and alibi.
Rape Conviction and the Importance of Specific Allegations in Criminal Informations
A rape conviction is void where the information fails to allege every element of the crime, as the Supreme Court held in People v. Espera, G.R. No. 153845.
Supreme Court Affirms Rape Conviction of Neighbor of Child Victim
The Court affirms two rape convictions against a neighbor of a six-year-old, clarifying penalties and damages in child rape cases.
Protecting the Child Victim's Testimony in Rape Cases and the Standard of Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction, explaining why a child victim's credible testimony suffices to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Rape Conviction Upheld Despite Inconsistencies in Victim's Testimony
Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape conviction, explaining why minor inconsistencies in testimony don't destroy credibility and what constitutes carnal knowledge.
Father's Betrayal: Revisiting Rape Conviction, Victim's Testimony, and Age Proof
A father's rape conviction was modified when the prosecution failed to prove the victim's age, highlighting the importance of evidence in statutory rape cases.
Rape Credibility of a Minor Victim and the Defense of Impotency
In People v. Manahan, the Supreme Court upheld a rape conviction of a 12-year-old girl, ruling on witness credibility, delayed reporting, and the defense of impotency.
Rape Conviction Upheld: Victim Credibility, Threats, and Intimidation in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape conviction, explaining why a victim's credible testimony and threats of death outweigh claims of normal behavior.
Rape Conviction Affirmed Despite Procedural Lapses in Parental Incest Case
Supreme Court affirms rape conviction of father but reduces death penalty to reclusion perpetua due to procedural defects in the information.
Rape Conviction Upheld: Mental Capacity and the Meaning of Force and Intimidation
A Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains how force and intimidation in rape are judged, especially when the victim has mental retardation and cannot resist.
Rape Conviction Affirmed: Minor Inconsistencies in Testimony Do Not Impair Credibility
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction, ruling that trivial inconsistencies in a victim's testimony and the absence of vigorous resistance do not signify consent.
Rape Conviction Affirmed: Consent Not Inferred From Lack of Resistance Under Threat
Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape conviction, ruling that submission under threat of a knife is not consent, and upholds moral damages award.
When a Rape Conviction Is Set Aside: The Right to Counsel and Clear Judicial Decisions
The Supreme Court nullified a rape conviction because the trial court's decision lacked factual and legal basis, and the accused was deprived of effective counsel.
Rape Conviction Upheld Despite Minor Inconsistencies THE Importance OF Child Witness Testimony
Rape Conviction Upheld on Victim's Credible Testimony Despite Intact Hymen
Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape conviction based on child victim's credible testimony, clarifies that intact hymen does not negate rape.
Credibility in Rape Cases: Corroborating Testimony and Rejecting the Sweetheart Defense
How Philippine courts weigh victim credibility, corroborating medical evidence, and the sweetheart defense in rape convictions.