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Victim Testimony in Philippine Rape Cases: Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Despite Assailant's Flight
Supreme Court affirms rape conviction and death penalty even after accused flees trial, citing credible victim testimony and flight as evidence of guilt.
Credibility of Child Rape Victims: Why Trial Court Observations Matter in Philippine Rape Cases
The Supreme Court affirms that a rape victim's credible testimony alone can sustain a conviction, and explains conspiracy in robbery with rape.
Child Testimony in Philippine Statutory Rape Cases: Insights from People v. Galleno
How Philippine courts assess a child's testimony in statutory rape cases, explained through People v. Galleno.
Reasonable Doubt and the Presumption of Innocence in Philippine Criminal Justice
How the Supreme Court applies the presumption of innocence and reasonable doubt standard in a statutory rape case, and what this means for criminal trials.
Victim Testimony in Rape Cases: Why Courts Believe Daughters Over Fathers in Incest Cases
Philippine courts give weight to a daughter's testimony in incest rape cases, citing moral ascendancy and the unlikelihood of false accusations.
The Power of a Survivor's Testimony: Credibility as Key in Philippine Rape Cases
How Philippine courts weigh a rape survivor's testimony, and why credibility often decides the case.
Alibi vs Victim Testimony in Philippine Rape Cases: Supreme Court on Burden of Proof
The Supreme Court explains why alibi fails against positive victim testimony in rape cases, citing People v. Sumampong.
Credibility in Rape Cases: Why Victim Testimony Matters in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains why a credible rape victim's testimony alone can convict, and why alibi and sweetheart defenses fail.
Credibility of Child Witnesses in Rape Cases: Lessons from People v. Gaorana
How minor inconsistencies in a child rape victim's testimony can strengthen credibility, and what this means for Philippine prosecutions.
Minor Inconsistencies and Witness Credibility in Philippine Rape Cases
How Philippine courts treat minor inconsistencies in rape victim testimony, and why small discrepancies can strengthen rather than destroy credibility.
Strict Construction in Penal Law: Why Relationship Definitions Matter in Philippine Rape Cases
The Supreme Court clarifies that a step-grandfather is not an "ascendant" for death penalty purposes, applying strict construction in rape cases.
Credibility of Witness Testimony in Philippine Rape Cases: A Supreme Court Analysis
How Philippine courts weigh eyewitness testimony against alibi and denial in criminal cases, explained through a Supreme Court ruling.
Credibility of Testimony in Rape Cases: Insights from People v. Auxtero
How Philippine courts assess victim credibility in rape cases, explained through the Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Auxtero.
Unwavering Testimony: How Philippine Courts Decide Rape Cases Based on Victim Credibility
Philippine courts rely on victim credibility in rape cases. Learn the legal principles from People v. Auxtero.
Why Affidavits of Desistance Often Fail in Philippine Rape Cases
Philippine courts frown on affidavits of desistance in rape cases. This article explains why recantations rarely overturn convictions.
Victim Testimony in Rape Cases: Why Philippine Courts Give It Great Weight
Philippine courts often convict based on the victim's testimony alone in rape cases. This article explains why, citing People v. Ranido.
Credibility of Child Witnesses in Rape Cases: Philippine Supreme Court Jurisprudence
How Philippine courts assess a minor rape victim's testimony, and why child witnesses are often deemed credible in incest cases.
When an Affidavit of Desistance Cannot Dismiss a Rape Case: Due Process Lessons
A rape conviction was voided for lack of due process; an affidavit of desistance filed after case institution does not warrant dismissal.
Rape Conviction Reversal: When Consensual Sex Becomes Forced
Supreme Court acquits pastor in rape case, explaining how a complainant's post-incident conduct can cast doubt on claims of force.
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.
Granting Bail Without a Hearing: A Judge's Error and Its Consequences in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court rules on a judge fined for granting bail in rape cases without a hearing, a grave error.
Defective Information in Rape Cases: Waiver and Amendment Under Philippine Law
The Supreme Court rules on defective information in rape cases, waiver by failure to quash, and amendment of indefinite dates.
Rape Conviction and the Critical Role of Victim Testimony and Credibility in Philippine Law
How Philippine courts weigh victim testimony and credibility in rape cases, and why proof beyond reasonable doubt remains the cornerstone of conviction.
Consent Is Key: Understanding Rape and Consensual Sex in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court explains why lack of consent defines rape, using a robbery-with-rape case to clarify the law.