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Incestuous Rape THE Supreme Court ON A Daughters Delayed Revelation AND Parental Authority
Affidavit of Desistance in Rape Cases: Overcoming Coercion and Protecting Victims
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when an affidavit of desistance in rape cases is coerced and how courts protect victims from intimidation.
Rape With Deadly Weapon Intimidation Consent And The Boundaries Of Legal Proof
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on rape with intimidation, deadly weapon, desistance, alibi, and proof of minority.
Rape AND Intimidation THE Impact OF Threats ON Consent IN Philippine LAW
Reasonable Doubt Prevails: Acquittal in Rape with Homicide Case Due to Insufficient Circumstantial Evidence
Supreme Court acquits two men convicted of rape with homicide, ruling circumstantial evidence failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Reasonable Doubt and Circumstantial Evidence in Rape with Homicide Cases
The Supreme Court acquits two accused in a rape with homicide case, emphasizing that circumstantial evidence must form an unbroken chain proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Rape Conviction Affirmed Credibility of Witnesses and Impact of Minor Inconsistencies
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction, holding that minor inconsistencies in witness testimony do not undermine credibility.
Beyond Consensual Proving: The Qualification of Step-Parent Relationship in Statutory Rape Cases
The Supreme Court clarifies that a step-parent relationship in statutory rape must be proven beyond reasonable doubt, not just by testimony.
Parental Authority vs Filial Rights: Consent Boundaries in Statutory Rape Cases
A father's rape of his 14-year-old daughter clarifies consent, parental authority, and split appellate jurisdiction in Philippine law.
When a Guilty Plea in a Rape Case Fails: The Searching Inquiry Requirement
The Supreme Court vacated a death sentence because the trial court failed to conduct a searching inquiry into a guilty plea. Learn the mandatory rules.
Rape Conviction Upheld: Force and Intimidation in Consensual Relationships
The Supreme Court affirms rape convictions, ruling that force and intimidation are relative and can exist even without a weapon, especially when the victim is young and alone.
Rape Conviction Upheld Identifying the Accused Despite Initial Hesitation in Reporting the Crime
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction, ruling that a victim's delay in reporting and initial hesitation do not weaken her credible identification of the accused.
Rape and Robbery Conviction: Victim Testimony and Penalties for Heinous Crimes
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on rape and robbery with rape, victim testimony credibility, alibi defense, and penalties under RA 7659.
Robbery With Rape and Forcible Abduction: Lessons From People v. Napud
A 2001 Supreme Court ruling explains why the absence of physical injuries does not defeat a rape charge, and how robbery with rape is punished.
The Testimony of a Rape Victim: Credibility and the Burden of Proof in Philippine Law
How Philippine courts weigh a rape victim's testimony against an alibi defense, and why credibility is key.
Father's Incestuous Rape of Daughter: Supreme Court Affirms Death Penalty
Supreme Court affirms death penalty for a father who raped his 14-year-old daughter, explaining the legal rules on incestuous rape and damages.
Incestuous Rape: Why Philippine Courts Trust Child Victims' Testimony
Philippine Supreme Court affirms death penalty for incestuous rape, explaining why a child victim's testimony is credible evidence.
Credibility Is Key: How Philippine Courts Decide Rape Cases on Witness Testimony
Philippine courts weigh victim credibility heavily in rape cases. This article explains the rules from People v. Galvez, including alibi and damages.
Incestuous Rape: When a Father's Moral Ascendancy Replaces Force and Intimidation
The Supreme Court explains how a father's moral ascendancy over his daughter substitutes for force and intimidation in incestuous rape cases.
Consensual Encounter or Rape: Navigating the Fine Line of Consent in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court acquits a jeepney driver of rape, explaining when courts may treat sexual intercourse as consensual despite a complainant's allegations.
Rape and Credibility: Evaluating Testimony in the Face of Physical Disability
Physical disability alone does not negate rape liability. The Supreme Court affirms conviction, explaining how credibility, not disability, decides rape cases.
Defining the Boundaries of Rape Penetration as a Necessary Element in Statutory Rape Cases
The Supreme Court clarifies that touching the labia, not mere epidermal contact, is required to consummate statutory rape.
Rape Conviction Upheld: Victim Testimony and Fair Sentencing in Sexual Assault Cases
The Supreme Court affirms a rape conviction based on credible victim testimony while correcting the penalty and damages awarded.
Incestuous Rape Conviction Upheld But Death Penalty Reduced for Lack of Aggravating Circumstances
Supreme Court affirms incestuous rape conviction but reduces death penalty to reclusion perpetua for failure to specify aggravating circumstances.