Penal - Rol N° O-144-2021

The case involves Gonzalo Pizarro Carrasco, who was accused of receiving a motor vehicle and violating public health regulations (Article 318 of the Criminal Code). The prosecution alleged that Pizarro was found in a stolen vehicle without license plates and could not have been unaware of its illicit origin. The defense argued that the elements of the crime of receiving were not proven, as Pizarro was merely a passenger and had no control over the vehicle. Regarding the Article 318 charge, the defense contended that a mere violation of sanitary norms was insufficient to establish the crime. The court acquitted Pizarro of both charges, finding that the prosecution failed to prove the base crime (theft), Pizarro's possession of the vehicle, or his knowledge of its illicit origin. The court also ruled that the Article 318 charge required proof of endangering public health, which was not presented. Therefore, no penalty was imposed.

• Datos básicos del caso: * Tribunal: Tribunal de Juicio Oral en lo Penal de Concepción. * RUC: 2010026191-0 * RIT: 144-2021 * Fecha de la sentencia: 4 de marzo de 2022. * Tipo de procedimiento: Juicio oral.

• Hechos acreditados: * El 23 de mayo de 2020, a las 04:30 horas aproximadamente, en calle Galvarino esquina José Mellado, comuna de Chiguayante, Carabineros fiscalizaron un automóvil Fiat modelo Active, color burdeo, placa patente única FHSS-20, que no portaba sus placas patentes. * El vehículo registraba encargo vigente por hurto. * El vehículo era conducido por Nombre, y el acusado, Nombre, iba como copiloto. * El acusado no portaba salvoconducto.

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