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Aug 30, 2023 rape mental retardation criminal liability revised penal code supreme court philippine law

Rape and Mental Capacity: Philippine Supreme Court Ruling on Criminal Liability

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies rape liability involving mental retardation, distinguishing statutory rape from rape of a person deprived of reason.

Oct 22, 2014 criminal-law

Protecting the Vulnerable: Rape of a Person Deprived of Reason and RA 9346

The Supreme Court clarifies rape of a mentally disabled victim, the distinction from person, and applies Republic Act No. 9346, which prohibits the death penalty. The ruling is significant for prosecu

Jun 29, 2004 rape criminal law victim credibility mentally disabled victim revised penal code supreme court

Incestuous Rape: Credibility of a Victim's Testimony in Cases of Parental Abuse

When a mentally disabled minor is raped, her testimony can convict. The Supreme Court explains why in People v. Mabonga.

Aug 2, 2001 criminal law rape mental capacity evidence revised penal code supreme court

Mental Capacity and Rape in Philippine Law: The Hamto Case

How Philippine courts treat mentally retarded rape victims' testimony, and why mental age matters in proving rape.

Dec 18, 2000 rape mental disability force and intimidation criminal law supreme court philippines

Rape of a Mentally Disabled Victim: How Courts Assess Force and Intimidation

The Supreme Court explains how force and intimidation in rape are measured when the victim is mentally disabled, citing the Dumanon case.