Title
People vs. Lazaro y Repizo
Case
G.R. No. 99263
Decision Date
Oct 12, 1995
A tricycle driver, Pacifico Lazaro, was convicted of statutory rape after attempting to assault a 5-year-old girl, Jocelyn Lim, in her home. Despite no deep penetration, the Supreme Court upheld his conviction, emphasizing child witness credibility and the legal presumption of incapacity to consent.
credibility of witnesses
trial court
factual findings
Short 13 min

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