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Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

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Rape Conviction Upheld: Victim Testimony and Procedural Compliance in Rape Cases

The Supreme Court affirms the conviction of a father for qualified rape, underscoring the weight of credible victim testimony and the importance of procedural compliance.

Qualified vs Simple Rape in Philippine Law: The Importance of Clear Charges

Why the Supreme Court downgraded a death sentence for qualified rape to simple rape, and what it means for criminal procedure.