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Victim Testimony as Sole Basis for Rape Conviction in the Philippines: People v. Capillo
The Supreme Court affirms rape convictions based on a single eyewitness's credible testimony, explaining evidentiary rules for Philippine rape cases.
When Silence Speaks Volumes: Victim Testimony in Philippine Rape Cases
The Supreme Court clarifies that medical reports are not required for rape convictions; credible victim testimony alone can suffice.
Rape Conviction on Credible Testimony: The Tabion Case and the Requirement of Alleging Minority
The Supreme Court affirms a father's rape conviction based on the victim's credible testimony, but reduces the penalty from death to reclusion perpetua because the Information failed to allege the vic
Rape Conviction Upheld: How Philippine Courts Assess Victim Credibility and Damages
Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape conviction, explaining how courts evaluate victim testimony, credibility, and proper damages in criminal cases.
Rape Conviction Upheld: Consent, Intimidation, and Victim Testimony in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction based on credible victim testimony, intimidation by knife, and the victim's mental condition.
Upholding Child Testimony: Key Principles in Philippine Statutory Rape Cases
The Supreme Court affirms rape convictions based on credible victim testimony, explaining key evidentiary principles in Philippine criminal law.
Upholding Fair Trial: The Importance of Cross-Examination in Philippine Criminal Proceedings
How the Supreme Court balanced a rape conviction with the accused's right to cross-examine, clarifying token resistance and delay rules.
Upholding Justice: Parental Authority Does NOT Shield Against Rape Conviction
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that parental authority is not a defense to rape, affirming conviction based on credible evidence.
Date Discrepancies in Rape Cases: Substance Over Technicality in Philippine Law
Philippine courts uphold rape convictions despite date discrepancies in the information, prioritizing substantive justice over technical defects.
Credible Testimony in Rape Cases: How Philippine Law Protects Vulnerable Victims
In People v. Dizon, the Supreme Court upheld rape convictions based on the victims' credible testimony, reinforcing protections for minors and persons with mental disabilities.
Credibility of Rape Victim Testimony: Supreme Court Upholds Conviction Despite Delay in Reporting
Philippine Supreme Court affirms incestuous rape conviction, ruling that delay in reporting and lack of resistance do not undermine victim credibility.
The Power of Testimony in Rape Cases: Philippine Supreme Court Upholds Victim Credibility
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on rape conviction based on credible victim testimony, and the importance of properly alleging qualifying circumstances.
Beyond Penetration: Understanding Attempted Rape Convictions in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies that slight penetration is enough to consummate rape, distinguishing it from attempted rape in a father-daughter case.
Rape Conviction: Why Victim Testimony and Intimidation Matter in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape and sexual assault convictions, explaining how a child victim's testimony outweighs denial and alibi defenses.
Rape Conviction Affirmed: The Weight of a Victim's Testimony in Philippine Courts
How Philippine courts assess credibility in rape cases, and why a delayed report does not automatically destroy the prosecution's case.
Rape Conviction Upheld Death Penalty Reduced The Importance Of Specificity In Criminal Informations
The Supreme Court upholds a father's rape conviction, clarifies the death penalty's application, and explains why vague dates in criminal informations are not fatal.
Child Testimony in Rape Cases: Supreme Court Upholds Victim-Centric Approach
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction based on a child's credible testimony, clarifying that an intact hymen does not negate rape.
Credibility Counts: Rape Convictions Upheld Despite Victim's Mental Health Condition
Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape convictions based on credible testimony of a mentally disturbed victim, clarifying rules on witness credibility and judge questioning.
Credibility in Rape Cases: Why Uncorroborated Testimony and Delay Can Lead to Acquittal in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when uncorroborated victim testimony suffices for rape conviction and when delay or inconsistency may warrant acquittal.
AGE Matters Most Understanding Statutory Rape Convictions IN THE Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies statutory rape: victim's age under 12 is the sole element, making force or consent irrelevant.
Rape Conviction on Circumstantial Evidence: Lessons from People v. Tabarangao
The Supreme Court explains when circumstantial evidence suffices to convict for rape, and why alibi and denial often fail.
Rape Conviction Requires Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Lessons from People v. Masalihit
Philippine Supreme Court acquits father in rape case, emphasizing that carnal knowledge must be proven beyond reasonable doubt, not inferred.
Protecting the Vulnerable: Rape of a Mentally Incapacitated Person and the Weight of Eyewitness Testimony in P
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction where the victim was a severe mental retardate, relying on the credible testimony of a single eyewitness.
Rape Conviction Upheld: Consent, Force, and Victim Testimony in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court affirms rape and sexual assault convictions, clarifying consent, force, and the weight of a child victim's testimony.