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Credibility of Child Witnesses in Rape Cases: Key Insights from the Philippine Supreme Court
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on People v. Yabut explains how courts assess a child rape victim's credibility and why minor inconsistencies do not destroy it.
Unconscious Victim Unwavering Justice: Credible Testimony in Philippine Rape Cases
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that a rape victim's unconscious state does not negate the crime, and credible testimony remains key to conviction.
Incestuous Rape IN THE Philippines Protecting Victims AND Ensuring Justice
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.
Statutory Rape vs Qualified Rape in the Philippines: Why Proper Legal Charges Matter
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the distinction between statutory rape and qualified rape, emphasizing the critical importance of proper legal charges.
When Shadows Speak: Circumstantial Evidence in Philippine Rape-Homicide Cases
How the Supreme Court upheld a rape-homicide conviction based on circumstantial evidence in People v. Mangat, and what this means for criminal cases.
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 the Rape Victim: Why Philippine Courts Prioritize Survivor Testimony
Philippine courts rely on the victim's credible testimony in rape cases. Learn the rules from People v. Bañago.
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.
When Family Disputes Meet the Courtroom: Understanding Compulsory Compromise in the Philippines
A look at how Philippine courts handle family disputes, using the Alitagtag rape case to explain legal principles and procedures.
Victim Testimony in Rape Cases: Why Philippine Courts Trust Child Witness Credibility
Philippine courts give full weight to a young rape victim's testimony when it is clear, candid, and consistent. This case explains why.
Philippine Rape Law: Why Complaint Details Matter in Death Penalty Cases
A father convicted of five counts of incestuous rape escaped the death penalty because the complaints failed to allege his relationship with the victim. Learn why details matter in Philippine rape cas
Retroactive Application of Laws: How Courts Ensure Fair Justice When Laws Change
Philippine courts apply laws prospectively, but exceptions exist. This article explains retroactivity principles through a 1999 rape case.
Home Invasion and Victims' Rights: Understanding Robbery with Rape in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court explains robbery with rape, a special complex crime, and the rights of victims in home invasion cases.
Rape by Deprivation of Reason: Understanding Consent and Involuntary Intoxication in Philippine Law
Philippine law on rape by deprivation of reason, consent, and involuntary intoxication explained through Supreme Court rulings.
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.
How Defective Criminal Informations Can Reduce Penalties in Philippine Rape Cases
Learn how defects in criminal informations affect penalties in Philippine rape cases, based on Supreme Court rulings.
Fatal Flaw in Rape Cases: Why Faulty Charges Can Reduce Penalties in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court explains how defective rape informations and weak evidence can affect penalties, using the Monfero case as guide.
When Is Force and Intimidation Proven in Rape Cases? Philippine Supreme Court Clarifies Standards
The Supreme Court explains how force and intimidation are proven in rape cases, and why the death penalty requires specific allegations in the information.
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.
Victim Testimony in Rape Cases: People v. Rebose and Philippine Jurisprudence
Philippine courts can convict in rape cases based solely on credible victim testimony, even without medical evidence. Learn the rules from People v. Rebose.
Protecting Children: Understanding the Nuances of Rape Law and Parental Accountability in the Philippines
A father's conviction for raping his daughter clarifies Philippine rape law, qualifying circumstances, and the death penalty's proper application.
When Circumstantial Evidence Speaks Volumes: Rape With Homicide Convictions in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains how circumstantial evidence can prove rape with homicide beyond reasonable doubt, with key takeaways.
Child Witnesses in Philippine Statutory Rape: The Credibility Standard
In People v. Jose, the Supreme Court upheld a death conviction for statutory rape, ruling that a child victim's testimony deserves full weight and credence.