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Jan 25, 2002 criminal-law robbery-with-rape theft rape intent special-complex-crimes

Rape vs Theft: Distinguishing Intent in Special Complex Crimes Under Philippine Law

When does robbery with rape apply? The Supreme Court clarifies that intent to take property must precede the rape, not follow it.