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Intellectual Disability in Rape Cases: What the Supreme Court Requires
The Supreme Court clarifies when intellectual disability must be proven by clinical evidence in rape prosecutions, and why it matters.
Rape Prosecution: No Requirement of Seclusion or Medical Findings
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that rape can occur in public places and medical findings are not indispensable for conviction.
Rape Conviction Affirmed Despite Claim of Consensual Affair: Credibility in Rape Cases
The Supreme Court affirmed a rape conviction despite the accused's claim of a consensual affair, underscoring how courts assess credibility in rape prosecutions.
Consensual Encounter vs Rape: Proving Lack of Voluntariness in Sexual Assault Cases
When does a sexual encounter become rape? The Supreme Court explains why consent and voluntariness matter in rape prosecutions.
Consent and Intimidation in Rape Cases: Lessons from People v. Antido
The Supreme Court's ruling in People v. Antido clarifies how consent and intimidation are weighed in rape prosecutions.