Penal - Rol N° O-699-2021

This document summarizes a simplified proceeding before the Court of Guarantee of La Ligua, case RIT 699-2021 (RUC 2100099424-0), dated December 28, 2021. The defendant, EDUARDO SAMUEL VARGAS VILCHES, was found in possession and consuming cannabis sativa in a qualified location within the court's jurisdiction on January 31, 2021. The defendant was found guilty as the perpetrator of the crime of possession and consumption of cannabis sativa in qualified locations, as per Article 51 of Law 20.000. The imposed penalty was a fine benefiting the treasury equivalent to one (1) Monthly Tax Unit (UTM). The defendant was granted the possibility to pay the fine in three (3) successive monthly installments of one-third (1/3) UTM each, with the first installment due within 30 days of the judgment becoming final. The defendant was also exempted from paying court costs. The defendant's identity document is 10.359.485-5, and their domicile is Pasaje El Cerro sin número, La Gruta, commune of La Ligua. No information regarding age, occupation, or prior criminal records was mentioned in the summary. No mitigating or aggravating circumstances were mentioned. The summary does not include the main arguments of the prosecution or defense. The court's key findings are recorded in the hearing's audio. Determinant legal provisions include Article 51 of Law 20.000 and Articles 399 et seq. of the Code of Criminal Procedure. In the event the convicted person lacks assets to pay the fine, the substitute penalty of reclusion will be applied, with one day of reclusion per unpaid third of UTM. The participants did not waive their rights to appeal.

• Datos básicos del caso o Tribunal: Juzgado de Garantía de La Ligua. o RIT: 699-2021. o RUC: 2100099424-0. o Fecha de la sentencia: 28 de diciembre de 2021. o Tipo de procedimiento: Simplificado.

• Hechos acreditados o El día 31 de enero de 2021, don Nombre fue encontrado en posesión y consumiendo cannabis sativa en un lugar calificado, dentro de la jurisdicción del Tribunal.

• Calificación jurídica y pena impuesta o Calificación jurídica: Autor del delito de porte y consumo de cannabis sativa en lugares calificados, según el artículo 51 de la Ley 20.000. o Pena impuesta: Multa a beneficio fiscal de una (1) Unidad Tributaria Mensual (UTM).

• Beneficios/medidas accesorias otorgadas o Posibilidad de pagar la multa en tres (3) cuotas mensuales ...