People v. Xxx · G.R. 231987

Petitioner: People
Respondent: Xxx
Citation: G.R. No. 231987
Court: Supreme Court
Division: Third Division
Decided: June 28, 2021

Summary

XXX was convicted of qualified rape of his 9-year-old stepdaughter AAA under Article 266-A of the Revised Penal Code. The victim testified that XXX forced her to perform oral sex and inserted his penis into her vagina on November 14, 2012. All three court levels affirmed the conviction, finding AAA's testimony credible and sufficient to prove carnal knowledge beyond reasonable doubt. The Supreme Court emphasized that rape is consummated with the slightest penetration and that testimonies of child victims are given great weight. XXX was sentenced to reclusion perpetua without eligibility for parole and ordered to pay P100,000 each in civil indemnity, moral damages, and exemplary damages. The case demonstrates the courts' strict application of qualified rape provisions when minority and relationship circumstances concur.

Statutes applied

Revised Penal Code, Art. 266

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By the Intellegal Editorial Board · June 28, 2021

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