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PEOPLE Vs. Fernando C. Teodosio

THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. FERNANDO TEODOSIO Y CARREON, defendant-appellant. The Solicitor General for plaintiff-appellee. Lazaro Law Firm for defendant-appellant.

G.R. No. 97496 | 1991-06-03

D E C I S I O N


GANCAYCO, J.:

The crime of rape is a heinous offense. Its commission must be established by clear and convincing evidence. Invariably, the prosecution must rely on the sole testimony of the offended party. If her version proves to be weak if not credible, then the conviction for the offense charged cannot follow. This is the status of the instant case.

Fernando Teodosio y Carreon was charged of the crime of rape in a sworn complaint that was filed by Elaine R. Cesar in the Regional Trial Court (Special Criminal Court) in Manila which reads as follows:

"The undersigned accuses FERNANDO TEODOSIO Y CARREON of the crime of...