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Incestuous Rape Upholding Victim Testimony AND Parental Responsibility
Rape Conviction Upheld: Victim Credibility and Use of Intimidation
Supreme Court affirms rape conviction, ruling that a credible victim's testimony and the use of a deadly weapon suffice to prove guilt.
Dispensing With the Confidential Informant: Upholding Buy-Bust Operations in Drug Cases
The Supreme Court clarifies that a confidential informant's testimony is not indispensable in drug cases when police officers personally witness the illegal sale.
Circumstantial Evidence and Conspiracy in Robbery with Homicide: People v. Lamsen
How the Supreme Court upheld convictions for robbery with homicide based on eyewitness testimony, circumstantial evidence, and conspiracy.
Rape Conviction Affirmed: Credibility of Minor Victim and Exemplary Damages
Supreme Court affirms rape conviction based on minor victim's credible testimony and reinstates exemplary damages awards for each count.
Protecting Children Upholding Justice IN Child Abuse AND Rape Cases Under Philippine LAW
A look at how Philippine courts decide rape cases, the weight given to credible victim testimony, and the rules on force, intimidation, and delay in reporting.
Rape Conviction Affirmed: Delay in Reporting Does Not Negate Victim Credibility
Supreme Court affirms rape conviction, ruling that a victim's delay in reporting does not automatically discredit her testimony.
THE Weight OF Dying Declarations Affirming Convictions Based ON Victim Testimony
Dying Declarations and Eyewitness Testimony Proving Murder Beyond Reasonable Doubt
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how eyewitness testimony and dying declarations establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt in murder cases.
Rape Conviction Affirmed THE Importance OF Victim Testimony AND Corroborating Evidence IN Philippine LAW
Rape Conviction Affirmed: Credibility of Testimony and the Element of Carnal Knowledge
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction, clarifying that carnal knowledge does not require full penetration and that a victim's credible testimony alone can prove the crime.
Rape Conviction Affirmed Upholding Victim Testimony AND Rejecting Alibi IN Qualified Rape Cases
Rape Conviction Stands: How Courts Weigh Inconsistencies in Victim Testimony
Supreme Court affirms rape conviction, explaining why minor inconsistencies in a victim's testimony do not destroy credibility.
Rape Conviction Upheld: Victim's Testimony and Parental Aggravation in Incest Cases
In People v. Venturina, the Supreme Court affirmed a father's rape conviction, showing how a victim's credible testimony and relationship can seal a case.
Rape Conviction Upheld: Credibility of Victim Testimony and Use of Force in Sexual Assault Cases
Supreme Court affirms rape conviction, ruling that credible victim testimony suffices even without medical evidence or immediate reporting.
Reasonable Doubt When Eyewitness Testimony Falls Short in Murder Conviction
Supreme Court acquits murder accused where lone eyewitness testimony was riddled with improbabilities, casting reasonable doubt on identity.
Treachery and Witness Testimony: How Philippine Courts Establish Murder Beyond Reasonable Doubt
In People v. Dones, the Supreme Court affirmed a murder conviction based on a single eyewitness and explained when treachery qualifies a killing.
Reasonable Doubt Prevails: Illegal Possession of Dangerous Drugs and the Credibility of Testimony
In People v. Maraorao, the Supreme Court acquitted an accused after finding a glaring inconsistency in the arresting officer's testimony on who held the bag of shabu.
Rape Conviction Affirmed: Victim Credibility and Corroborating Evidence
Supreme Court affirms rape conviction, explaining why a victim's credible testimony and corroborating medical evidence outweigh denial and alibi.
Psychological Incapacity in Philippine Annulment Cases: Why Expert Testimony Matters
Learn how Philippine courts treat psychological incapacity in annulment cases and why expert testimony can make or break your case.
Psychological Incapacity: When Expert Testimony Fails to Prove a Void Marriage
The Supreme Court explains when expert testimony on psychological incapacity fails to prove a void marriage under Article 36 of the Family Code.
Kidnapping with Rape: Proving Guilt Beyond Reasonable Doubt in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court affirms a conviction for kidnapping with rape, explaining how credible testimony and the sweetheart defense are weighed.
Self-Defense Claims in Philippine Murder Cases: Why Courts Require Clear and Convincing Evidence
Learn how Philippine courts evaluate self-defense claims in murder cases, and why credible prosecution evidence can outweigh an accused's uncorroborated testimony.
Navigating Inconsistencies in Rape Testimony: Philippine Supreme Court Jurisprudence
The Supreme Court clarifies when inconsistencies in a rape victim's testimony matter and when they do not, acquitting on three counts but convicting on one.