Penal - Rol N° O-1196-2016

This document details a criminal case involving the Ministry Public against María Isabel Higueras Ulloa.

• Case Basic Data: * Court: Juzgado de Letras y Garantía de Lota. * RUC: 1610031019-1. * RIT: 1196-2016. * Date: December 07, 2018. * Procedure Type: Preparation Hearing for Oral Trial for Luis Misael Silva Concha and Abbreviated Procedure for María Isabel Higueras Ulloa.

• Accredited Facts: * María Isabel Higueras Ulloa was convicted for: * Illicit trafficking of narcotics in small quantities, on August 26, 2016, in Lota. * Illegal possession of ammunition, also on August 26, 2016, in Lota.

• Legal Qualification and Sentence Imposed: * María Isabel Higueras Ulloa: * Convicted as the perpetrator of illicit trafficking of narcotics in small quantities (Article 4 in relation to Articles 1 and 3 of Law 20.000), to 300 days of minor imprisonment in its minimum degree and a fine of one Monthly Tax Unit (UTM). * Convicted as the perpetrator of illegal possession of ammunition (Article 9 in relation to Article 2 c) of the Weapons Law), to 94 days of minor imprisonment in its minimum degree and a fine of one UTM.

• Benefits/Accessory Measures Granted: * Suspension from public office or duty during the sentence period. * Confiscation of seized items. * The custodial and pecuniary sentences were deemed fulfilled, due to the time the defendant was under total house arrest (August 27, 2016, to September 27, 2017), with an credit of 394 days for the custodial sentence and 3 days for the pecuniary sentence. * The Public Ministry waived costs.

• Relevant Defendant Background: * María Isabel Higueras Ulloa: No specific background details are provided in the summary.

• Mitigating/Aggravating Factors Considered and Their Impact: * The summary does not specify the consideration of mitigating or aggravating factors.

• Key Arguments from Prosecution and Defense: * The summary does not detail the specific arguments from the prosecution and defense.

• Key Grounds for the Court's Decision: * The decision is based on considerations recorded in audio during the hearing and applicable legal provisions.

• Determining Legal Provisions (Specific Articles): * Criminal Code: Articles 1, 7, 10 No. 1, 11 No. 1, 11 No. 9, 12 No. 16, 15, 30, 68, 73. * Law 20.000: Article 4 in relation to Articles 1 and 3. * Law 17.798 (Arms Control Law): Article 9 in relation to Article 2 c), 17 letter b). * Code of Criminal Procedure: Articles 406, 407, 409, 410, 412, 413, 415, 468 and following.

• Conditions Imposed in Case of Suspension and Consequences of Non-Compliance: * Not applicable, as the sentence was fully applied.

• Information on Available or Filed Appeals: * No information regarding appeals is mentioned.

• Datos básicos del caso: * Tribunal: Juzgado de Letras y Garantía de Lota. * RUC: 1610031019-1. * RIT: 1196-2016. * Fecha: 07 de diciembre de 2018. * Tipo de procedimiento: Audiencia de Preparación de Juicio Oral para Nombre y Procedimiento Abreviado para Nombre.

• Hechos acreditados: * Nombre fue condenada por: * Tráfico ilícito de estupefacientes en pequeñas cantidades, el 26 de agosto de 2016 en Lota. * Tenencia o posesión ilegal de municiones, también el 26 de agosto de 2016 en Lota.

• Calificación jurídica y pena impuesta: * Nombre: * Condenada como autora de tráfico ilícito de estupefacientes en pequeñas cantidades (artículo 4 en relación ...