Credibility of witness; denial as defense. - G.R. No. 174980

G.R. No. 174980

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In resolving this petition for review on certiorari, we rely on two legal precepts. First, inconsistencies in the testimonies of prosecution witnesses that do not relate to the elements of the offense are too inconsequential to warrant a reversal of the trial court’s judgment of conviction. Second, the defenses of denial and frame-up must be substantiated with clear and convincing evidence; otherwise, same cannot prevail over the positive and credible testimonies of the prosecution witnesses.

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