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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.

May 10, 1999 custodial investigation admissibility of confessions constitutional rights criminal procedure media interviews people v domantay

Confessions to Media in Philippine Law: The Domantay Case on Custodial Investigation

When are confessions to media admissible in Philippine courts? The Domantay case explains the limits of custodial investigation rights.

Nov 16, 1998 criminal-law illegal-possession-of-firearms homicide ra-8294 supreme-court philippines

Unlicensed Firearm Use in Homicide: Navigating Philippine Law After RA 8294

The Supreme Court clarifies that under RA 8294, using an unlicensed firearm in a killing is an aggravating circumstance, not a separate crime.

May 21, 1998 criminal-law rape alibi victim-testimony burden-of-proof supreme-court

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.

Apr 26, 1998 witness credibility rape cases criminal procedure evidence law people v gaorana

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.

Mar 31, 1998 criminal law rape victim testimony evidence people v ranido revised penal code

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.

Feb 11, 1998 defense of relative unlawful aggression self-defense revised penal code murder criminal law

Defense of a Relative in the Philippines: Proving Unlawful Aggression

Philippine law allows defense of a relative, but only if unlawful aggression is clearly proven. A Supreme Court case shows why.

Apr 1, 1997 dynamite fishing illegal fishing presidential decree 704 philippine criminal law environmental law people vs vergara

Dynamite Fishing in the Philippines: Laws, Penalties, and the People vs. Vergara Case

Learn the Philippine law against dynamite fishing, penalties under P.D. 704, and key lessons from People vs. Vergara.

Mar 29, 1996 self-defense revised-penal-code criminal-law justifiable-force unlawful-aggression philippine-law

When Can You Justifiably Use Force: Self-Defense in the Philippines

Learn the legal requirements for self-defense in the Philippines, including the elements of unlawful aggression and how courts assess justifiable force.

Feb 21, 1996 child witness competency credibility rules of court criminal procedure evidence

Child Witness Testimony in Philippine Courts: Competency and Credibility Standards

Philippine courts evaluate child witness competency case-by-case. Learn the standards from People v. Mendoza and practical takeaways.