innocence of the accused. In reviewing rape cases and determining the guilt or innocence of the accused, this Court is guided by three principles: (1) an accusation for rape can be made with facility; it is difficult to prove, but more difficult for the person accused, though innocent, to disprove; (2) in view of the intrinsic nature of the crime of rape where only two persons are usually involved, the testimony of the complainant must be scrutinized with extreme caution; and (3) the evidence for the prosecution must stand or fall on its own merits, and cannot be allowed to draw strength from the weakness of the evidence for the defense. People vs. Obar, Jr., 253 SCRA 288, G.R. No. 105688 February 7, 1996
Elements of Common-Law or Forcible
Rape Sexual intercourse, ( A slight penetration of the female sex organ is sufficient to amount to a sexual intercourse in certain jurisdictions) Force or threat, Lack of consent of the victim
Common Defense in the Crime of Rape
There has been a consent Former Lovers Denial that he was the one who committed the crime Mentally Ill