Penal - Rol N° O-5929-2019

This case involves a charge of illegal possession of a cutting or stabbing weapon under Article 288 bis of the Criminal Code against Bastián Paolo Cabrera Torres. The incident occurred on July 8, 2019, in La Serena, where he was found carrying a tactical knife and attempted to flee from police. The court found the charge proven and imposed a fine equivalent to two monthly tax units, along with the confiscation of the weapon. The defendant has no prior criminal record, which was considered as a mitigating factor. The prosecution presented police testimony to establish guilt, while the defense questioned the legality of the police stop and search. The tribunal's decision was based on credible police testimony, the nature of the weapon, and the defendant's conduct. The defendant has the option to request the fine be replaced by community service.

• Datos básicos del caso: * Tribunal: Juzgado de Garantía de La Serena. * RUC: 1900730719-8. * RIT: 5929-2019. * Fecha de la sentencia: 15 de diciembre de 2019. * Tipo de procedimiento: Juicio Oral Simplificado. * Delito: Porte ilegal de arma cortante y punzante (artículo 288 bis del Código Penal).

• Hechos acreditados: * Fecha: 08 de julio de 2019, aproximadamente a las 11:25 horas. * Lugar: Vía pública, calle Juan Bohón con calle Brasil, La Serena. * Conducta: Nombre fue sorprendido portando un cuchillo táctico militar negro con franjas grises y no justificó su porte ante Carabineros. El imputado intentó huir del control policial.

• Calificación jurídica y pena impuesta: * Calificación: Delito consumado de...