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Navigating Factual Disputes: The Supreme Court's Stance on Appellate Review
The Supreme Court clarifies when appellate courts may review factual findings and correct arbitrary penalties in homicide convictions.
Circumstantial Evidence and Penalty Rules in Philippine Homicide Convictions
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies penalty imposition, damages, and evidence rules in homicide appeals under Rule 45.
Why Deadlines Matter in Philippine Courts: Lessons from a Falsification Case
A Supreme Court ruling shows why procedural deadlines are crucial in Philippine criminal appeals and how courts review convictions.
Rape Conviction Affirmed Credible Testimony AND Consensual Intercourse Claim Rejected
Rape Conviction Affirmed Credibility OF Witness Testimony AND THE Significance OF Corroborative Medical Evidence
Breach of Trust: How Familial Rape Impacts Justice in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape conviction based on victim's credible testimony, rejecting sweetheart defense and clarifying force requirement.
Rape Conviction Affirmed: Credibility of Witness Testimony and Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt
Supreme Court affirms rape conviction, explaining how credible victim testimony alone can prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Simple Slander Conviction Upheld: Public Accusation of Theft and Malice
The Supreme Court affirms a Simple Slander conviction for publicly accusing someone of theft, explaining the elements, malice presumption, and penalties.
Buy-Bust Operations: Convictions Upheld Despite Procedural Lapses in Drug Seizures
The Supreme Court affirms drug convictions despite procedural lapses, ruling that substantial compliance with Section 21 preserves evidence integrity.
Guardian Convicted of Qualified Rape and Acts of Lasciviousness Against Minor
Supreme Court affirms conviction of a guardian for qualified rape of his 11-year-old ward, explaining key rules on statutory rape, delay in reporting, and damages.
The Weight of Testimony in Rape Convictions: Credible Witness Accounts Under Philippine Law
How Philippine courts weigh a rape victim's credible testimony against bare denials, and why medical evidence is not always required for conviction.
Incestuous Rape: Upholding Parental Moral Ascendancy and Protecting Minor Victims
Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape conviction of a father figure, clarifying force, minority as aggravating circumstance, and damages.
Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: What People v. Dalawis Teaches
The Supreme Court explains when lapses in Section 21 drug evidence rules do not void a conviction.
Murder Conviction Affirmed: Treachery, Alibi, and Damages in People v. Parba
Supreme Court affirms murder conviction based on positive identification, rejecting alibi and clarifying damages in treachery cases.
Treachery and Eyewitness Testimony: Conviction for Murder Beyond Reasonable Doubt
How the Supreme Court upheld a murder conviction based on eyewitness identification and treachery, rejecting alibi defenses.
Rape Conviction Upheld: Victim Testimony and Procedural Compliance in Rape Cases
The Supreme Court affirms the conviction of a father for qualified rape, underscoring the weight of credible victim testimony and the importance of procedural compliance.
Circumstantial Evidence and Murder Conviction: Proving Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt
The Supreme Court explains when circumstantial evidence suffices to convict for murder, applying the Rules of Court standard.
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction for Large-Scale Illegal Recruitment and Estafa
The Supreme Court affirmed a conviction for large-scale illegal recruitment and estafa, clarifying the elements of both crimes and the penalties imposed.
Illegal Recruitment in Large Scale and Estafa: Conviction Upheld by Supreme Court
Learn how the Supreme Court affirmed convictions for illegal recruitment in large scale and estafa, and what this means for overseas job seekers.
Rape Conviction Affirmed: Credibility of Witness Testimony and the Defense of Denial
The Supreme Court affirmed a rape conviction, ruling that the trial court's assessment of witness credibility prevails over the accused's weak defenses of denial and alibi.
Breach of Trust: How a Messenger's Betrayal Led to Convictions for Carnapping and Qualified Theft
A messenger who vanished with his employer's money and motorcycle was convicted of carnapping and qualified theft. The Supreme Court explains why.
When Force in Rape by Sexual Assault Is Proven: Carrera v. People
The Supreme Court affirms a rape by sexual assault conviction, clarifying how force and lack of voluntariness are established.
Search Warrants and Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: What the Posada Ruling Teaches
The Supreme Court upholds drug convictions, clarifying search warrant validity, chain of custody rules, and constitutional safeguards under RA 9165.
Rape Conviction Affirmed Conspiracy AND THE Standard OF Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt
Explore how the Supreme Court acquitted a drug suspect, emphasizing that a valid warrantless arrest must precede any search incident to arrest.