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Nov 4, 2020 statutory rape criminal law minors revised penal code rape philippine law

Understanding Statutory Rape: Protecting Minors and Legal Implications

The Supreme Court clarifies statutory rape under -A(1)(d) of the Revised Penal Code, emphasizing that carnal knowledge of a child under 12 is always rape.

Mar 6, 2018 criminal-law statutory-rape burden-of-proof hearsay revised-penal-code supreme-court

Statutory Rape and the Burden of Proof: Lessons from People v. Ramirez

A look at People v. Ramirez on statutory rape, the burden of proof, and why hearsay cannot support a conviction.

Jun 4, 2014 criminal law rape acts of lasciviousness ra 7610 revised penal code child abuse

When a Father's Acts Are Crimes: Rape and Lascivious Conduct Under Philippine Law

A father's conviction for qualified rape and sexual abuse of his minor daughter, explaining the legal distinctions and penalties.

Dec 10, 2007 judicial ethics court administration clerks of court fiduciary duty administrative liability public accountability

Judicial Impartiality When Doubts Warrant Disqualification

A Supreme Court ruling on financial accountability of court personnel and the duty of clerks of court to safeguard judicial funds.

Sep 3, 2007 anti-graft law section 3(g)conspiracy private individuals sandiganbayan ra 3019

When Private Individuals Cannot Be Charged Under Section 3(g) of the Anti-Graft Law

Explaining Go v. Sandiganbayan: why private persons cannot be charged with conspiracy under Section 3(g) of RA 3019.

Jun 30, 2006 bouncing checks bp 22 criminal law strict liability malum prohibitum supreme court

Bouncing Checks and Criminal Intent: Upholding Strict Liability Under BP 22

The Supreme Court affirms that BP 22 punishes the mere issuance of a bouncing check, regardless of intent or purpose.

Feb 5, 2004 illegal recruitment labor code overseas employment criminal law philippine supreme court

Illegal Recruitment in Large Scale: When a Recruiter's Agent Still Faces Criminal Liability

Philippine Supreme Court explains when a recruiter's agent can be liable for illegal recruitment in large scale despite a licensed agency's SPA.

Aug 31, 2000 statutory rape rape revised penal code child protection criminal law supreme court

Statutory Rape in the Philippines: Why Consent Does Not Matter When the Victim Is Under 12

Philippine law treats sexual intercourse with a child under 12 as statutory rape—consent is irrelevant. This case explains the rule.

Jan 31, 2000 torts negligence common carrier vehicular accident overtaking civil code

Overtaking at a Curve: Determining Negligence and Liability in Vehicular Accidents

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on overtaking at curves, negligence presumption, and common carrier liability for passenger deaths.