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Jan 28, 2000criminal-law
Rape Conviction Examining THE USE OF A Deadly Weapon AND Aggravating Circumstances IN Philippine LAW
When a Scythe Does Not Mean Deadly Weapon: Rape, Penalties, and Proof in People v. Napiot
The Supreme Court clarifies when a deadly weapon aggravates rape, and affirms that a victim's credible testimony alone can sustain a conviction.