Legal Insights

Upholding Conviction in Rape Cases: Credibility and the Element of Force

The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction, explaining how trial courts assess witness credibility and prove force or intimidation.

Rape Conviction Affirmed: Force, Intimidation, and Credibility in Philippine Criminal Law

The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction, explaining force, intimidation, witness credibility, and damages in Philippine criminal law.

Protecting the Vulnerable: Upholding Child Victims' Testimony in Rape Cases

The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction, holding that a child victim's credible testimony prevails over the absence of physical injuries.

Statutory Rape and Credibility: What People v. Piosang Teaches Philippine Litigants

A child rape conviction shows how Philippine courts weigh a young victim's testimony, reject alibi, and fix penalties and damages under the Revised Penal Code.

Conviction for Statutory Rape of Minor Upheld Despite Accused’s Denial and Alibi

Philippine Supreme Court affirms qualified rape conviction of an uncle who assaulted his 5-year-old niece, rejecting alibi and denial defenses.

The Testimony of a Minor as Sufficient Proof in Statutory Rape Cases

The Supreme Court affirms that a minor's credible testimony alone can prove statutory rape, even without medical evidence of injury.

Moral Ascendancy IN Familial Rape Cases When A Fathers Authority Replaces Physical Force

Moral Ascendancy AS Force Rape Conviction Upheld Despite Absence OF Physical Violence

Incestuous Rape Upholding Victim Testimony AND Parental Responsibility

Rape Conviction Upheld: Victim Credibility and Use of Intimidation

Supreme Court affirms rape conviction, ruling that a credible victim's testimony and the use of a deadly weapon suffice to prove guilt.

Beyond Labels: Conviction for Rape Stands Despite Mislabeling in Information

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that mislabeling a crime in the Information doesn't invalidate a conviction if the facts alleged constitute the offense charged.

Rape Conviction Affirmed: Credibility of Minor Victim and Exemplary Damages

Supreme Court affirms rape conviction based on minor victim's credible testimony and reinstates exemplary damages awards for each count.

Protecting Children Upholding Justice IN Child Abuse AND Rape Cases Under Philippine LAW

A look at how Philippine courts decide rape cases, the weight given to credible victim testimony, and the rules on force, intimidation, and delay in reporting.

Rape Conviction Affirmed: Delay in Reporting Does Not Negate Victim Credibility

Supreme Court affirms rape conviction, ruling that a victim's delay in reporting does not automatically discredit her testimony.

Parental Incest and Rape Law in the Philippines: The Buado Case

How Philippine courts handle incestuous rape by a parent, the proof of minority required, and the effect of the death penalty abolition.

Rape Conviction Affirmed THE Importance OF Victim Testimony AND Corroborating Evidence IN Philippine LAW

Protecting the Vulnerable: Upholding Child Rights in Sexual Abuse Cases

The Supreme Court affirms the conviction of a stepfather for rape and sexual abuse of his 12-year-old stepdaughter, reinforcing protections for child victims.

Rape Conviction Affirmed: Credibility of Testimony and the Element of Carnal Knowledge

The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction, clarifying that carnal knowledge does not require full penetration and that a victim's credible testimony alone can prove the crime.

Rape Conviction Upheld Despite Lack of Visible Physical Injuries Protecting Victims of Sexual Violence

Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies that an intact hymen does not negate rape, and explains the distinction between rape by sexual intercourse and rape by sexual assault.

Beyond Carnal Knowledge Rape BY Sexual Assault AND THE Insertion OF Objects

Rape Conviction Affirmed Upholding Victim Testimony AND Rejecting Alibi IN Qualified Rape Cases

Rape Conviction Stands: How Courts Weigh Inconsistencies in Victim Testimony

Supreme Court affirms rape conviction, explaining why minor inconsistencies in a victim's testimony do not destroy credibility.

Moral Ascendancy in Rape Cases: Consent and the Legal Threshold

How moral ascendancy replaces force in rape by a stepparent, and why proving the victim's age matters.

Protecting the Vulnerable: Statutory Rape and the Indelible Duty to Safeguard Children in the Philippines

The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction, explaining statutory rape, the rules on proving a child's age, and damages for child victims.