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PEOPLE vs Renato Tamsi

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. RENATO TAMSI y ACOSTA, accused-appellant.

G.R. Nos. 142928-29 | 2002-09-11

D E C I S I O N

CARPIO, J.:

In incestuous rape cases, the presence of the special qualifying circumstances of the complainant's minority and relationship with the accused warrants the imposition of the death penalty. However, the prosecution must prove the twin circumstances with the same certainty and clearness as the crime itself. Proof beyond reasonable doubt is the standard required in proving the complainant's minority and kinship with the accused. This is understandably so because the life of the accused is at stake. Anything short of proof beyond reasonable doubt will not justify the imposition of the extreme penalty of death. The...