In-Depth Legal Commentaries, Updates, and Insights
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Courts evaluate witness credibility by assessing if testimony is consistent with surrounding circumstances and human experience. Inconsistent actions can cast doubt on a claim, and the prosecution must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
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A conviction can be based on circumstantial evidence if it forms an unbroken chain pointing to guilt. Witness credibility can be challenged based on bias but doesn’t automatically disqualify testimony.
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A reader asks if a sexual assault victim’s testimony is sufficient evidence, especially with limited physical proof or delayed reporting, and if the victim has communication difficulties.
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A reader asks if a local official can demand personal payment for signing a document. The response explains that officials must act within their authority and cannot use their position for personal gain.
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Learn how courts balance procedural rules and substantial justice when an appeal is dismissed on technical grounds, especially in administrative cases with severe penalties like dismissal.
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Including other defenses in a motion to dismiss does not waive your objection to improper summons service on your corporation. Understand jurisdiction and voluntary appearance.
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Discover why a regular court’s order might not stop customs seizure proceedings and the proper legal avenues to challenge customs actions.
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A child’s testimony can be crucial evidence in abuse cases, even with minor physical findings. Philippine law gives significant weight to credible child witnesses.
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This correspondence explores how laws intended for deregulation might inadvertently create unfair advantages for large businesses over small ones, discussing the constitutional mandate for fair competition and the Court’s power to review such laws.
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Dear Atty. Gab Musta Atty! I am writing to you because I am deeply worried about my niece, Carla. She is now 22 years old, but she recently confessed something horrific that happened when she was just 8 years old. She told us that her godfather, Tito Greg, who lived nearby, would often call her…