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Oct 24, 2003 criminal-law kidnapping reasonable-doubt presumption-of-innocence revised-penal-code supreme-court

Reasonable Doubt Safeguarding Liberty in Kidnapping Cases

A look at People v. Obeso, where the Supreme Court acquitted a man of kidnapping, stressing that conviction requires proof beyond reasonable doubt.

Nov 19, 2002 criminal-law rape credibility-of-witnesses presumption-of-innocence minors evidence

The Weight of a Minor's Testimony in Rape Cases: Credibility vs Presumption of Innocence

How Philippine courts weigh a minor rape victim's testimony against the presumption of innocence, and when delay in reporting does not destroy credibility.

Oct 25, 2001 criminal-law rape presumption-of-innocence credibility-of-witnesses reasonable-doubt supreme-court

Protecting the Vulnerable: Child Rape Testimony and the Rebuttal of Presumption of Innocence

The Supreme Court acquits a rape accused, underscoring that credible testimony and proof beyond reasonable doubt are essential to overcome the presumption of innocence.