Penal - Rol N° O-178-2021

This document details a legal case concerning drug trafficking in Chile. It outlines the facts of the case, including the apprehension of Steven Carabali Rodallega with a significant quantity of marijuana on a bus. The legal classification of the offense as drug trafficking under Law 20.000 is specified, along with the imposed sentence of 5 years and 1 day imprisonment, absolute disqualification from public office, and a fine. The resume also notes that the accused is of Colombian nationality, declared himself an Uber driver, and had no prior criminal record. The court considered an attenuating circumstance but not substantial collaboration. The prosecution presented direct and expert evidence, while the defense argued for mitigating factors. The court's decision was based on the convergence of evidence proving the crime and the accused's participation, rejecting the substantial collaboration due to the initial denial of responsibility. The fine was reduced due to the accused's economic situation. The legal provisions cited include Law 20.000 and articles from the Penal Code related to attenuating circumstances and penalty determination. The court ruled that the prison sentence must be served effectively and that the fine would be payable in installments, with non-payment leading to penalties under Article 48 of the Penal Code. No information on appeals was provided.

• Datos básicos del caso: * Tribunal: Tribunal Oral en lo Penal de San Bernardo. * RIT/RUC: No especificados. * Fecha: 21 de diciembre de 2021. * Tipo de procedimiento: Juicio oral.

• Hechos acreditados: * El día de abril de 2021, alrededor de las 18:00 horas, en un bus interurbano en la comuna de Paine, el acusado Nombre, de nacionalidad colombiana, transportaba 5,172 kilogramos de marihuana. * Se le incautó la suma de $1.000.000 con fines de comercialización.

• Calificación jurídica y pena impuesta: * Calificación jurídica: Tráfico de estupefacientes, en relación al artículo 3 de la Ley 20.000, en grado de consumado y en calidad de autor. * Pena: 5 años y 1 día de presidio mayor en su grado mín...