RA 8353: "The Anti-Rape Law Of: Attyjmp
RA 8353: "The Anti-Rape Law Of: Attyjmp
RA 8353: "The Anti-Rape Law Of: Attyjmp
1997."
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RAPE: NEW FEATURES
1) Rape is now a crime against persons, not a crime
against chastity
formerly classified as a crime against chastity; only chaste
women could have a successful prosecution for rape
prostituted women, married women, or women who have had
sexual experiences can file a case for rape
2) Rape is now considered a public crime. This means
that any person who has knowledge of the crime may
file a complaint; consequently, even if the victim
withdraws her complaint, the government may
proceed with the case.
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RAPE: HOW COMMITTED
1) By a man who shall have carnal knowledge of a woman under any of
the following circumstances:
RAPE
a) Through force, threat, or intimidation; [traditional concept]
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RAPE SHIELD RULE
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SUPREME COURT DECISIONS
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EFFECT OF PARDON
The subsequent valid marriage between the
offended party shall extinguish the criminal action or
the penalty imposed.
"In case it is the legal husband who is the offender,
the subsequent forgiveness by the wife as the
offended party shall extinguish the criminal action or
the penalty: Provided, That the crime shall not be
extinguished or the penalty shall not be abated if the
marriage is void ab initio.
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DUTY OF BRGY
SHOULD REFER THE VICTIM TO THE
APPROPRIATE AGENCY - POLICE
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