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2015-06-15 |
BERSAMIN, J. |
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| Q: In your examination of the victim, what is your finding with respect to the hymen of said AAA? A: There is healed laceration at 5 to 7 o'clock position. Q: Is this consistent with the victim of rape cases? A: I cannot say it is rape. But the findings suggest that there was a previous penetration. Q: How about the internal examination you conducted, what is your finding with respect to that? A: The internal examination of the patient shows that the vagina admits two fingers. Q: What is the impression when the vagina admits two fingers? A: The patient has previous penetration.[21] The testimony of a rape victim that is consistent with the medical findings constitutes sufficient basis to conclude that carnal knowledge occurred.[22] As a result, the accused can be convicted solely on the testimony of the victim for as long as such testimony is credible, convincing, and consistent with human nature and the normal course of things.[23] | |||||