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Protecting THE Vulnerable Statutory Rape AND Acts OF Lasciviousness Under Philippine LAW
Rape and Acts of Lasciviousness: Understanding the Nuances and Penalties
A father's conviction clarifies the line between rape by sexual assault and acts of lasciviousness under Philippine law, and the penalties each crime carries.
Defining the Boundaries of Attempted Rape: Intent vs. Action in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when lewd acts cross the line from acts of lasciviousness to attempted rape, examining intent and overt acts.
Moral Ascendancy vs Consent: Understanding Rape and Acts of Lasciviousness in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies rape, attempted rape, and acts of lasciviousness under Philippine law, including the role of moral ascendancy and intimidation.
Protecting Minors: Conviction for Statutory Rape and Acts of Lasciviousness Affirmed
The Supreme Court affirms a conviction for statutory rape and acts of lasciviousness against minors, clarifying key legal principles on carnal knowledge and penalties.
Stepfather Convicted of Statutory Rape and Acts of Lasciviousness
The Supreme Court affirms the conviction of a stepfather for statutory rape and acts of lasciviousness against his minor stepdaughter, clarifying penalties and damages.
Marital Cohabitation and Consensual Acts: Rape and Acts of Lasciviousness in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies when cohabitation does not imply consent, and how rape and acts of lasciviousness are distinguished in Philippine criminal law.
Incestuous Rape: Delay in Reporting and the Moral Ascendancy of the Abuser
The Supreme Court clarifies when a father's lewd acts on his sleeping daughter constitute acts of lasciviousness, not RA 7610 violations.
Acts of Lasciviousness vs Rape: When Touching Is Not Insertion in Sexual Assault Cases
The Supreme Court clarifies when digital touching amounts to acts of lasciviousness rather than rape by sexual assault.
Protecting Children Credibility IN Rape AND Lasciviousness Cases Involving Minors
The Supreme Court affirms that minor inconsistencies do not destroy a child rape victim's credibility, explaining why delay in reporting is justified.
People v. Abulon: Penetration, Consent, and Rape by Sexual Assault in the Family Home
A 2007 Supreme Court ruling on incestuous rape clarifies when tongue insertion counts as rape, when it is acts of lasciviousness, and how a father's moral sway replaces force.
Acts of Lasciviousness as a Lesser Included Offense in Philippine Child Abuse Cases
When rape isn't proven, Philippine courts may convict for acts of lasciviousness under RA 7610. Learn the rules from a landmark case.
Insufficient Information and Waiver of Rights in Philippine Rape and Lasciviousness Cases
Can a rape conviction stand if the information omits force and intimidation? People v. Candaza explains waiver under the omnibus motion rule.
Acts of Lasciviousness Preliminary Investigation Sufficiency and Due Process Rights
Supreme Court clarifies when a preliminary investigation for one offense can support a different charge, and what due process requires.
Incestuous Sexual Abuse: When It Is Acts of Lasciviousness, Not RA 7610
SC clarifies when incestuous lewd acts on a sleeping child are acts of lasciviousness under the RPC, not RA 7610.
Attempted Rape vs Acts of Lasciviousness: How Intent Shapes Philippine Law
The Supreme Court explains the key difference between attempted rape and acts of lasciviousness—the intent to lie with the victim.
Workplace Boundaries: Defining Acts of Lasciviousness and Consensual Acts
Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies when sexual acts are rape, not consensual, and why workplace familiarity does not imply consent.
Navigating Doubt When A Rape Charge Becomes Acts of Lasciviousness
When rape evidence falters, Philippine courts may convict for acts of lasciviousness. A guide to the rules on doubt, admissions, and included offenses.
From Rape to Lewdness When Evidence Casts Doubt on the Crime Lesser Offenses Prevail
When rape evidence fails, courts may convict for acts of lasciviousness. Learn the rules from People v. Aquino.
Rape Charge Reduced to Acts of Lasciviousness Under the Child Abuse Law
When the prosecution failed to prove carnal knowledge, the Supreme Court convicted the accused of acts of lasciviousness under the Child Abuse Law instead of rape.
Incestuous Rape: The Standard of Proof for Multiple Charges in the Philippines
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that finger insertion and licking do not constitute rape under the old law, but may be acts of lasciviousness.
Defining the Boundaries: Acts of Lasciviousness vs. Attempted Rape in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies the crucial distinction between attempted rape and acts of lasciviousness, emphasizing that penetration must commence for attempted rape.
When Sexual Assault Is Acts of Lasciviousness, Not Attempted Rape: Perez v. People
The Supreme Court clarifies the line between attempted rape and acts of lasciviousness in a case with no eyewitnesses.
Acts of Lasciviousness vs Attempted Rape: The Penetration Requirement
When do sexual acts become attempted rape rather than acts of lasciviousness? The Supreme Court clarifies the crucial role of penetration.