Penal - Rol O-252-2019

This document details a criminal case involving a robbery with force in an inhabited place.

• Basic Case Information:

  • Court: Court of Oral Criminal Trial of Viña del Mar.
  • RUC: 1900118259-8
  • RIT: 252-2019
  • Date: September 12, 2019.
  • Procedure Type: Oral trial for the crime of robbery with force in an inhabited place.

• Proven Facts:

  • Date: January 31, 2019, approximately 1:00 AM.
  • Location: Residence located on Tarapacá street, Quilpué commune.
  • Actions: Nombre entered the residence by scaling, made a hole in a wall, and attempted to steal a music system. He was surprised by Nombre, who alerted the Police. The defendant fled and was apprehended nearby.

• Legal Classification and Sentence Imposed:

  • Crime: Robbery with force in an inhabited place (Articles 432 and 440 No. 1 of the Penal Code) in the frustrated degree.
  • Sentence: Five years and one day of major imprisonment in its minimum degree, plus the accessory legal penalties of perpetual absolute disqualification for public office and professions and absolute disqualification for proprietary professions while the sentence lasts.

• Relevant Defendant Background:

  • Name: Nombre
  • Age: 32 years old (born January 8, 1987).
  • Occupation: Construction worker.
  • Address: Dirección
  • Criminal Record: Irreproachable prior conduct (presumed).

• Mitigating/Aggravating Factors Considered and Their Impact:

  • Mitigating Factor: Irreproachable prior conduct (Article 11 No. 6 of the Penal Code). The mitigating factor of substantial collaboration in clarifying the facts was not applied.
  • Aggravating Factors: None mentioned.

• Key Arguments from the Prosecution and Defense:

  • Prosecution:
    • Considers testimonial evidence (mainly from Nombre) and photographs sufficient to prove the accused's involvement.
    • Initially, there was an error in the date of the events in the opening order, but the correct date was January 31, 2019.
    • The degree of development of the crime is frustrated.
  • Defense:
    • Requests acquittal due to lack of accused's involvement.
    • Argues that the arrest was tainted by illegality and violated Articles 83, 84, and 85 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and Article 341 regarding congruency.
    • Considers the identification of the accused unreliable due to the circumstances and the insufficiency of the witness's provided characteristics.
    • The identity check was conducted incorrectly, and the Police should have transferred the accused to the station to verify his identity.
    • The crime is considered in the attempted degree of development.

• Key Court Grounds for Decision:

  • The testimony of Nombre was crucial in establishing the facts, including the identification of the accused.
  • The defense's allegations of illegal identity checks are dismissed, as the indication was the description provided by the complainant.
  • The pre-existence of the music system and the intent to steal it are considered proven.
  • The crime is determined to be frustrated, as the agent performed all necessary acts to complete the crime but failed due to reasons beyond his control.

• Determining Legal Provisions:

  • Articles 432, 440 No. 1, 449, and 450 of the Penal Code (robbery with force).
  • Articles 11 No. 6, 14, and 15 of the Penal Code (mitigating factors and participation).
  • Articles 83, 85, 296, 297, 326, 338, 343 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (procedure).

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

  • No substitute penalties are mentioned. The imposed sentence is for effective compliance.

• Information on Available or Filed Appeals:

  • No information on appeals is mentioned.

• Datos básicos del caso: * Tribunal: Tribunal de Juicio Oral en lo Penal de Viña del Mar. * RUC: 1900118259-8 * RIT: 252-2019 * Fecha: 12 de septiembre de 2019. * Tipo de procedimiento: Juicio oral por delito de robo con fuerza en lugar habitado.

• Hechos acreditados: * Fecha: 31 de enero de 2019, aproximadamente a la 01:00 horas. * Lugar: Domicilio ubicado en calle Tarapacá, comuna de Quilpué. * Conductas: Nombre ingresó al domicilio mediante escalamiento, realizó un forado en una pared e intentó sustraer un equipo musical. Fue sorprendido por Nombre, quien avisó a Carabineros. El imputado huyó y fue detenido en las inmediaciones.

• Calificación jurídica y pena impuesta: * ...