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When Rape Precedes Robbery: Distinguishing Theft from Robbery with Rape
The Supreme Court clarifies when taking property after rape constitutes theft, not robbery with rape, in People v. Tamayo.
Confessions and Constitutional Rights: Safeguarding Justice in Custodial Investigations
The Supreme Court acquits an accused in a rape-homicide case, ruling that confessions obtained without counsel and circumstantial evidence are insufficient for conviction.
Reasonable Doubt Prevails: Acquittal in Rape Case Due to Inconsistent Testimony
When a rape complainant's testimony is inconsistent and coached, the prosecution fails moral certainty, and acquittal follows.
Incestuous Rape and Proving the Victim's Minority in Capital Cases
In People v. Canon, the Supreme Court affirmed a death sentence for a father who raped his nine-year-old daughter, ruling on how minority and relationship are proven.
Father's Conviction for Raping Minor Daughter Upheld; Death Penalty Affirmed
The Supreme Court affirms the death sentence of a father convicted of qualified rape of his 14-year-old daughter, clarifying rules on victim credibility and damages.
Incestuous Rape: Proving the Victim's Age and the Limits of Amending the Information
A father's rape conviction was reduced from death to reclusion perpetua because the prosecution failed to prove the victim's minority with competent evidence.
Standing Firm Against Abuse: The Supreme Court's Stance on Rape and Incest
A father's rape of his 9-year-old daughter tests the limits of Philippine law on evidence, procedure, and the death penalty.
Rape Conviction: Why Qualifying Circumstances Must Be Proved Beyond Reasonable Doubt
The Supreme Court explains when rape is qualified or simple, and why the prosecution must prove every aggravating circumstance beyond reasonable doubt.
Protecting THE Vulnerable Rape OF A Person With Mental Retardation AND THE Waiver OF Constitutional Rights
In-Court Identification Overcomes Police Lineup Doubts in Rape Case
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on police lineup identification, in-court testimony, and rape conviction under Article 335 of the Revised Penal Code.
Incestuous Rape Upholding THE Testimony OF Child Victims AND Parental Accountability
Rape With a Deadly Weapon: Understanding Penalties and Aggravating Circumstances in Philippine Law
A guide to how Philippine courts treat rape with a deadly weapon, the penalties involved, and when aggravating circumstances apply.
Reasonable Doubt and Credibility in Online Rape-Related Abuse Cases
How the Supreme Court affirmed a conviction for psychological abuse under RA 9262 committed through Facebook, and why credibility remains decisive.
Rape and Consent: Examining Force and Intimidation in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court affirms a death sentence for statutory rape of a six-year-old, clarifying that force is presumed when the victim is under twelve.
Protecting the Vulnerable: Statutory Rape and the Mandatory Death Penalty
Philippine Supreme Court affirms death penalty for statutory rape of a six-year-old, explaining the rules on victim credibility and damages.
Protecting the Vulnerable: Upholding the Death Penalty in Child Rape Cases in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on qualified rape of a minor, evidentiary standards, and the death penalty.
Reasonable Doubt in Rape Cases: Proving the Victim's Minority for Qualified Rape
In incestuous rape, the prosecution must prove the victim's age with certainty. Failure to do so bars the death penalty.
AGE Matters Proving Minority IN Qualified Rape Cases Under Philippine LAW
Rape and Consent: The Indelible Requirement of Free Will in Sexual Assault Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on rape, consent, and unconscious victims. Learn the legal standards and practical takeaways.
Positive Identification in Philippine Criminal Law: Why Eyewitness Testimony Matters in Robbery with Rape Case
Philippine courts weigh eyewitness identification carefully in robbery with rape cases. Learn the rules on positive identification and credibility.
The Vulnerable Witness: Upholding Justice for Child Victims in Rape Cases
Explore how the Supreme Court affirmed a rape conviction based on a child victim's credible testimony, medical evidence, and the accused's flight.
Protecting the Vulnerable: Why Philippine Courts Prioritize Child Witness Testimony in Rape Cases
Philippine Supreme Court affirms rape conviction based on child victim's testimony, explaining why courts trust young witnesses over alibi defenses.
Rape Conviction Hinges on Specificity: Charges Define the Crime
Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains why specific allegations in rape informations matter, and how penetration is proven in statutory rape cases.
Defense of Alibi: Limits on Intervention in Criminal Law Cases
The Supreme Court clarifies when alibi fails as a defense and how courts determine intent in robbery with rape cases.