Penal - Rol N° O-28-2021

This case summary details a legal proceeding involving Gerson Walter Monsalve Colín.

Key aspects covered include:

• Case Details: Tribunal: Sixth Trial Court of Santiago, RUC: 1800312625-7, RIT: 61-2015, Date: March 23, 2022, Procedure: Oral trial.
• Proven Facts: On April 1, 2018, the accused entered the victim Romina Andrea Vera Tognarell's home at Ismael Tocornal N° 7952, San Ramón commune, violating protective orders. These orders included leaving the shared residence and prohibiting contact with the victim.
• Legal Classification and Sentence: The offense was contempt of court, punishable under Article 240 of the Code of Civil Procedure and Law 20.066. The sentence was 100 days of minor imprisonment (minimum grade) with the accessory penalty of suspension from public office.
• Additional Measures: A special accessory measure was imposed: prohibition of approaching Romina Andrea Vera Tognarell, her home, or workplace/study for two years.
• Defendant's Background: Gerson Walter Monsalve Colín (ID: 12.277.700-6), born August 19, 1971, worked as a leather craftsman and furniture maker, had an eighth-grade education, and prior criminal records.
• Mitigating/Aggravating Factors: Substantial cooperation with the investigation was recognized as a highly qualified mitigating factor (Article 11(9) of the Criminal Code), leading to a sentence reduction. No aggravating factors were applied; prior good conduct was not considered due to previous records.
• Prosecution and Defense Arguments: The prosecution sought a maximum sentence, acknowledging the defendant's cooperation. The defense argued for the recognition of highly qualified cooperation to reduce the sentence to 100 days, which was deemed fulfilled.
• Court's Reasoning: The court found the contempt charges proven, including violation of protective measures. The defendant's testimony was deemed substantially cooperative, meriting a sentence reduction.
• Key Legal Provisions: Article 240 of the Code of Civil Procedure (contempt), Articles 5, 9, 10, and 16 of Law 20.066 (domestic violence), and Article 11(9) and 68 bis of the Criminal Code (mitigating factors).
• Sentence Compliance: The sentence was not suspended and is to be served effectively. The accessory measure of no-contact lasts for two years.
• Appeals: No information regarding appeals was provided.

• Datos básicos del caso: * Tribunal: Sexto Tribunal de Juicio Oral en lo Penal de Santiago. * RUC: 1800312625-7 * RIT interno: 61-2015 * Fecha: 23 de marzo de 2022. * Tipo de procedimiento: Juicio oral.

• Hechos acreditados: * Fecha: 01 de abril de 2018, en la madrugada. * Lugar: Domicilio de la víctima, Nombre, en Dirección. * Conducta: Nombre ingresó al domicilio de la víctima, contraviniendo las medidas cautelares impuestas por el 15° Juzgado de Garantía de Santiago, en causa RUC 1800240461-K, RIT 1424-2018. * Medidas cautelares incumplidas: * Obligación de abandonar el domicilio que compartía con la víctima. * Prohibición de acercarse a la víctima, su domicilio, lugar de traba...