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Mar 25, 2009 criminal-law rape sexual-assault acts-of-lasciviousness victim-rights credibility

Sexual Assault Credibility and Victim Rights in Philippine Rape Cases

How Philippine courts assess victim credibility in sexual assault cases, safeguard victim rights, and determine proper charges and penalties.

Jul 4, 2002 treachery murder criminal law revised penal code qualifying circumstances supreme court

Treachery in Philippine Criminal Law: Defining the Element of Surprise Attack

The Supreme Court explains treachery as a qualifying circumstance in murder, focusing on the victim's inability to defend themselves.

Sep 20, 2001 rape credibility physical disability criminal law supreme court testimony

Rape and Credibility: Evaluating Testimony in the Face of Physical Disability

Physical disability alone does not negate rape liability. The Supreme Court affirms conviction, explaining how credibility, not disability, decides rape cases.