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Intact Hymen Does NOT Preclude Rape Conviction: People v. Bay-od

Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape conviction despite intact hymen, clarifying that carnal knowledge does not require hymen rupture or full penetration.

Intact Hymen Does Not Disprove Statutory Rape: People v. Bay-od

The Supreme Court affirms a qualified statutory rape conviction, ruling that an intact hymen and absence of genital injury do not negate carnal knowledge.

Intact Hymen Does Not Negate Statutory Rape: SC Upholds Child Victim's Testimony

The Supreme Court affirms that a child's credible testimony can prove statutory rape even when medical findings show an intact hymen.

Rape Penetration Without Hymenal Rupture: What the Supreme Court Says

The Supreme Court clarifies that full penetration and hymenal rupture are not required for rape conviction under Philippine law.

Protecting Minors: Rape Conviction Upheld Based on Credible Testimony and Corroborating Evidence

The Supreme Court affirmed a rape conviction built on a child victim's credible testimony and medical findings, stressing that hymenal laceration is not an element of rape.

Convicting a Rapist on the Victim's Sole Testimony and Medical Evidence

In People v. Gabriel, the Supreme Court upheld a rape conviction based on the victim's lone testimony, corroborated by medico-legal findings of fresh hymenal lacerations.

Rape Conviction Upheld: Child Witness Credibility and the Hymenal Laceration Myth

The Supreme Court affirms a grandfather's qualified rape conviction, holding that an intact hymen does not negate rape and that a child's credible testimony suffices.

Incestuous Rape: Why Courts Trust Child Victims' Testimony in Parental Abuse Cases

Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape conviction based on child victims' credible testimony, explaining why intact hymen and minor inconsistencies don't defeat prosecution.

Rape Conviction Upheld Despite Lack of Visible Physical Injuries Protecting Victims of Sexual Violence

Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies that an intact hymen does not negate rape, and explains the distinction between rape by sexual intercourse and rape by sexual assault.

Protecting Children: Upholding the Credibility of Child Victims in Parental Abuse Cases

A Supreme Court ruling explains why a child victim's testimony is given full weight in incestuous rape cases, and why an intact hymen does not disprove rape.

Victim Testimony in Rape Cases: Credibility and Burden of Proof

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on rape conviction, victim credibility, intact hymen, and burden of proof explained.

Labia Majora and Consummated Rape: When Entry, Not Full Penetration, Establishes Carnal Knowledge

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that mere introduction of the penis into the labia majora consummates rape; hymenal rupture not required.

Intact Hymen Rape Conviction Protecting Victims Despite Medical Findings

Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape conviction despite intact hymen, explaining medical findings do not negate a credible victim's testimony.

Father's Betrayal: Upholding Justice in Statutory Rape Cases Despite Hymen Integrity

Supreme Court affirms father's statutory rape conviction despite intact hymen, clarifying that virginity is not an element of rape.

Protecting the Vulnerable: A Child's Testimony as Proof in Rape Cases

The Supreme Court affirms that a credible child victim's testimony alone can convict in rape cases, even without a broken hymen.

Protecting Childhood Statutory Rape AND THE Irrelevance OF Hymen Integrity

Protecting the Vulnerable: Upholding the Testimony of Child Victims in Rape Cases

The Supreme Court affirms that a child victim's credible testimony alone can convict in rape cases, even without a broken hymen.

Statutory Rape: Why Physical Injury Is Irrelevant for Victims Under Twelve

The Supreme Court explains why an intact hymen does not negate statutory rape of a child under twelve, and what evidence matters.

Credibility of Testimony Can Overcome Medical Findings in Philippine Rape Cases

Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains why a rape conviction can rest on credible victim testimony even when medical findings show no hymenal laceration.

Rape Conviction Upheld on Victim's Credible Testimony Despite Intact Hymen

Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape conviction based on child victim's credible testimony, clarifies that intact hymen does not negate rape.

Rape Conviction Intact Hymen AND THE Nuances OF Attempted VS Consummated Rape Under Philippine LAW

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that an intact hymen does not negate consummated rape, and distinguishes attempted from consummated rape.

Breach of Trust: Revisiting Intrafamilial Rape and the Limits of Legal Proof

The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction despite an intact hymen, but reduces the death penalty to reclusion perpetua for a defective information.

Rape Conviction Upheld on Victim's Credibility Despite Absence of Physical Injuries

The Supreme Court affirmed a death sentence for qualified rape, ruling that a child victim's clear testimony and hymenal laceration outweigh the absence of external injuries.

Rape and Resistance: Why Full Penetration and Hymen Rupture Are Not Required in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that rape is consummated by mere penile entry into the labia, not full penetration or hymen rupture.