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When One Is Liable for All: Conspiracy in Gang Rape Under Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies that in conspiracy, each accused is liable for all acts of rape committed by co-conspirators, even those at large.
Understanding Statutory Rape: Insights From a Landmark Philippine Supreme Court Case
A 2021 Supreme Court ruling clarifies statutory rape and qualified statutory rape, penalties, damages, and evidentiary rules under Philippine law.
Consent in Rape Cases: Insights from People v. San Pedro (G.R. 219850)
A landmark Supreme Court ruling on consent, evidence, and proof beyond reasonable doubt in rape cases involving a deaf-mute complainant.
Understanding Qualified Rape and Child Abuse Penalties in the Philippines
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when rape is qualified, why the penalty was reduced here, and what child abuse requires.
Intellectual Disability in Rape Cases: What the Supreme Court Requires
The Supreme Court clarifies when intellectual disability must be proven by clinical evidence in rape prosecutions, and why it matters.
Understanding Qualified Rape Legal Insights From A Landmark Philippine Supreme Court Case
This article examines a landmark Supreme Court ruling on qualified rape, explaining the legal principles and practical implications.
Rape Conviction Upheld: The Admissibility of Delayed Identification in Sexual Assault Cases
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction, clarifying that delayed reporting and identification do not weaken a victim's credible testimony.
Understanding Consent and Force in Rape Cases: Insights from Philippine Jurisprudence
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies force, threat, intimidation, and the "sweetheart theory" in rape convictions under Article 266-A of the RPC.
Consent and Intoxication in Rape Cases: Key Lessons from Philippine Jurisprudence
Philippine law on rape and intoxication: when severe drunkenness or unconsciousness negates consent, and why credible testimony can convict.
Understanding the Elements of Rape and the Power of Victim Testimony in Philippine Law
A 2021 Supreme Court ruling explains the elements of rape and why a credible victim's testimony can be enough to convict.
Understanding Qualified Statutory Rape When Mental Age Determines the Crime
Explaining the Supreme Court ruling that sexual intercourse with a mental retardate whose mental age is below 12 constitutes qualified statutory rape.
Understanding Double Jeopardy When Can an Acquittal Be Challenged in the Philippines
Learn when an acquittal can be challenged in the Philippines through this case on statutory rape and double jeopardy protections.
Understanding Statutory Rape in the Philippines: Key Lessons From a Landmark Supreme Court Case
The Supreme Court explains statutory rape elements, penetration standards, and age proof in People v. Ordaneza.
Understanding Qualified Statutory Rape and Sexual Assault: Protecting Minors in the Philippines
A look at how Philippine courts distinguish qualified statutory rape from sexual assault against minors, and the penalties that follow.
Understanding the Legal Nuances of Rape Cases Involving Minors in the Philippines
A clear guide to how Philippine courts handle rape cases involving minors, including key legal principles and practical considerations.
Understanding Conspiracy in Rape Cases: Insights from Philippine Supreme Court Rulings
The Supreme Court explains how conspiracy works in rape cases, and why a credible victim's testimony can sustain a conviction.
Insanity Defense in Philippine Rape Cases: Key Insights from People v. Toledo
The Supreme Court clarifies when insanity can exempt an accused from criminal liability in rape cases, and why the defense failed in this case.
Attempted Rape with Homicide: Circumstantial Evidence and the Cabornay Case
The Supreme Court affirms that circumstantial evidence can convict in attempted rape with homicide, clarifying the standards under Philippine law.
Understanding Consent AND Credibility KEY Factors IN Philippine Rape Convictions
Statutory Rape and Intellectual Disability: The Villena Ruling Explained
The Supreme Court clarifies that rape of an intellectually disabled person with a mental age below 12 constitutes statutory rape under Philippine law.
Victim Testimony in Philippine Rape Cases: Insights from a Landmark Supreme Court Decision
A look at how the Supreme Court upholds rape convictions based on credible victim testimony, even without medical evidence.
Robbery With Rape in the Philippines: Key Lessons From a Landmark Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court clarifies when a co-conspirator is liable for robbery with rape, even without personally committing the rape.
Rape Convictions and Victim Credibility: Lessons from a Robbery with Rape Case
The Supreme Court explains how victim testimony and conspiracy principles shape rape convictions in robbery with rape cases.
Understanding Child Sexual Abuse Legal Insights From A Landmark Philippine Supreme Court Case
A landmark Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies how rape of a mentally disabled victim is classified and punished.