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Oct 17, 2000 hearsay evidence rules of court sworn statements sandiganbayan criminal procedure evidence admissibility

Hearsay Evidence in Philippine Courts: When Sworn Statements Are Admissible

Sworn statements can be admitted in Philippine courts not to prove their truth, but to show they were made. Learn the hearsay rule's limits.

Aug 22, 2000 criminal law burden of proof rape statutory rape evidence revised penal code

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.

May 10, 1999 custodial investigation admissibility of confessions constitutional rights criminal procedure media interviews people v domantay

Confessions to Media in Philippine Law: The Domantay Case on Custodial Investigation

When are confessions to media admissible in Philippine courts? The Domantay case explains the limits of custodial investigation rights.

Jan 29, 1998 criminal-law extrajudicial-confession constitutional-rights evidence custodial-investigation right-to-counsel

Admissibility of Extrajudicial Confessions in Philippine Criminal Law

Explore when extrajudicial confessions are admissible in Philippine courts, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Jerez.

Jan 21, 1998 rape criminal law identification evidence supreme court revised penal code

In-Court Identification in Rape Cases: People v. Pacistol (G.R. 119074-75)

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how a victim's credible in-court identification can secure a rape conviction despite flawed police line-up procedures.

Mar 14, 1997 criminal law extrajudicial confession custodial investigation evidence constitutional rights reclusion perpetua

Admissibility of Extrajudicial Confessions: Safeguarding Rights in Philippine Criminal Law

The Supreme Court clarifies the four requirements for admissible extrajudicial confessions and what makes counsel "competent and independent" in custodial investigations.