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Nov 16, 2001 criminal law rape evidence credibility death penalty revised penal code

Dying Declarations and Witness Credibility: Reevaluating Guilt in Homicide Cases

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies rape conviction standards, intact hymen evidence, and proper death penalty application in People v. Dayna.

Feb 19, 2001 criminal-law rape credibility physical-evidence statutory-rape supreme-court

Rape Conviction Upheld: Credibility of the Accuser and the Role of Physical Evidence

The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction, ruling that a credible victim's testimony suffices even without physical evidence and despite delayed reporting.

Jul 11, 2000 criminal law rape witness credibility alibi police blotter supreme court

The Price of Silence: Witness Credibility and the Duty to Report in Criminal Cases

Supreme Court affirms rape conviction, ruling that a victim's silence and lack of immediate report do not destroy credibility.

Mar 1, 2000 rape criminal-law credibility recanted-testimony victim-protection supreme-court

Recanted Testimony in Rape Cases: Credibility and Victim Protection

The Supreme Court clarifies how courts evaluate credibility in rape cases, including the role of recanted testimony and medical evidence.

Dec 13, 1999 criminal law rape victim testimony credibility supreme court jurisprudence

Credibility of Victim Testimony in Philippine Rape Cases: People v. Macosta

How Philippine courts weigh victim testimony in rape cases, explained through People v. Macosta and related jurisprudence.

Oct 13, 1999 criminal law rape eyewitness testimony credibility evidence people v agunos

Credibility of Eyewitness Testimony in Philippine Courts: Key Principles from People v. Agunos

Learn how Philippine courts assess eyewitness credibility in rape cases, from the Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Agunos.

Oct 12, 1999 rape criminal law victim testimony evidence jurisprudence supreme court

Credibility of Rape Victim Testimony: Insights from People vs. Agunos

Philippine courts may convict on a rape victim's credible testimony alone. Learn the rules from People vs. Agunos.

Jun 16, 1999 criminal law rape victim testimony jurisprudence evidence supreme court

Victim Testimony in Rape Cases: People v. Rebose and Philippine Jurisprudence

Philippine courts can convict in rape cases based solely on credible victim testimony, even without medical evidence. Learn the rules from People v. Rebose.

Mar 24, 1999 rape law criminal law force and intimidation revised penal code supreme court victim rights

Force and Intimidation in Philippine Rape Cases: Lessons from People vs. Alquizalas

How Philippine courts define force and intimidation in rape cases, and why victim resistance is not required to prove the crime.

Feb 4, 1999 rape sweetheart defense consent revised penal code criminal law supreme court

Consent Is Key: Why the Sweetheart Defense Fails in Philippine Rape Cases

The Supreme Court explains why a supposed love affair cannot justify rape, and why consent must be proven, not assumed.