Penal - Rol N° O-492-2020

This document details a simplified procedure case heard by the Juzgado de Garantía de Diego de Almagro.

Basic Case Data:

Court: Juzgado de Garantía de Diego de Almagro.
RUC: 2010036822-7.
RIT: 492-2020.
Date: February 24, 2021.
Procedure Type: Simplified.

Proven Facts:

On January 30, 2020, the health authority noted the danger to public health from COVID-19 contagion.
On March 18, 2020, a state of catastrophe due to public calamity was declared, establishing a curfew between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM, effective March 22, 2020.
On July 16, 2020, at 02:46 AM, was found by Carabineros (police) transiting on Avenida Diego Portales in front of N°615, El Salvador, violating the curfew without justification or permit.

Legal Classification and Sentence Imposed:

is convicted for the consummated crime of endangering public health, as defined in Article 318 of the Penal Code.
Sentence: A fine of 1/3 UTM.

Benefits/Accessory Measures Granted:

A period of 30 days is granted to pay the fine.
The omission of entries derived from the sentence in the background certificate for employment purposes is ordered.
The defendant is not ordered to pay costs.

Relevant Defendant Background:

Not detailed in the summary.

Mitigating/Aggravating Factors Considered and Their Impact:

No mitigating or aggravating factors are mentioned.

Key Arguments from Prosecution and Defense:

Not detailed in the summary.

Key Court Findings for its Decision:

The decision is based on the proven facts and applicable legal provisions, particularly Article 318 of the Penal Code.

Determinative Legal Provisions:

Article 318 of the Penal Code (crime of endangering public health).
Articles 1, 3, 11 N°9, 14 et seq., 18, 21, 25, 30, 50, 65 et seq., 70 of the Penal Code.
Articles 45, 297, 340, 341, 342, 388 et seq. of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Law N°18.216.

Conditions Imposed in Case of Suspension and Consequences of Non-Compliance:

Conditional suspension of the sentence does not apply.

Information on Available or Filed Appeals:

The parties waive their rights to appeal periods, rendering the resolution final and executory.

• Datos básicos del caso: * Tribunal: Juzgado de Garantía de Diego de Almagro. * RUC: 2010036822-7. * RIT: 492-2020. * Fecha: 24 de febrero de 2021. * Tipo de procedimiento: Simplificado.

• Hechos acreditados: * El 30 de enero de 2020, la autoridad sanitaria constató el peligro para la salud pública del contagio por COVID-19. * El 18 de marzo de 2020, se declaró estado de catástrofe por calamidad pública, estableciéndose toque de queda entre las 22:00 y las 05:00 horas, a partir del 22 de marzo de 2020. * El 16 de julio de 2020, a las 02:46 horas, fue sorprendido por Carabineros transitando por Avenida Diego Portales frente al N°615, El Salvador, incumpliendo el toque de queda, sin justificación ni salvoconducto.

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