Penal - Rol O-1962-2019

This document details a legal case involving alleged damages. It outlines the charges, the parties involved, and the court's decision.

Case Details:

• Court: Juzgado de Garantía de Talagante.
• RUC: 1800650338-8.
• RIT: 1962-2019.
• Judgment Date: January 20, 2020.
• Procedure Type: Simplified oral trial.

Proven Facts:

• On July 4, 2018, around 7:30 AM, the rear windshield of vehicle license plate TS-6099, owned by Nombre, was allegedly broken at Dirección.

Legal Classification and Sentence:

• Crime: Simple damages (Article 487 of the Penal Code).
• Accused's Participation: Author, consummated degree.
• Prosecution's Requested Sentence (original): 540 days of minor imprisonment, minimum degree, plus legal accessories and costs.
• Prosecution's Requested Sentence (modified): 200 days.
• Imposed Sentence: Acquittal.

Defendant's Relevant Background:

• Name: Nombre.
• Date of Birth: April 7, 1983 (36 years old at the time of the hearing).
• Occupation: Baker.
• Address: Dirección.
• Marital Status: Single.

Mitigating/Aggravating Circumstances Considered:

• No mitigating or aggravating circumstances of criminal responsibility were considered.

Key Arguments of Prosecution and Defense:

• Prosecution: The accused was seen by the victim breaking the windshield and fled on a bicycle. The victim only seeks compensation for the glass.
• Defense: Denies the act, arguing a conflict with the victim over an ex-partner led to a false accusation. The evidence is insufficient to prove the crime and the accused's involvement.

Court's Key Findings for Decision:

• The presented evidence did not prove the elements of the damages offense, such as damage to property and intent.
• Victim and police witness statements contained contradictions regarding the date, time, and dynamics of the events.
• No evidence of damage (photos, receipts, etc.) was provided.
• Defendant's testimony and defense witness testimony (defendant's sister) were consistent with the defendant's account of his routine.
• The prosecution's evidence lacked the necessary reliability to prove the act "beyond a reasonable doubt".

Determining Legal Provisions:

• Article 487 of the Penal Code (Simple Damages).
• Article 340 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Standard of reasonable doubt).
• Articles 27 et seq., 45 et seq. of the Penal Code (sentences and costs).
• Article 302 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Witnesses).
• Article 332 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Victim's statement).
• Article 297 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Evidence assessment).

Conditions for Suspension and Non-Compliance Consequences:

• Not applicable, as an acquittal was issued.

Information on Appeals:

• The parties waived time limits and appeals after the acquittal verdict on January 15, 2020.

• Datos básicos del caso: * Tribunal: Juzgado de Garantía de Talagante. * RUC: 1800650338-8. * RIT: 1962-2019. * Fecha de la sentencia: 20 de enero de 2020. * Tipo de procedimiento: Juicio oral simplificado.

• Hechos acreditados: * El 4 de julio de 2018, aproximadamente a las 7:30 horas, se habría roto el vidrio del parabrisas trasero del vehículo placa patente Única TS-6099, propiedad de Nombre, en Dirección.

• Calificación jurídica y pena impuesta: * Delito: Daños simples (artículo 487 del Código Penal). * Participación del imputado: Autor en grado de desarrollo consumado. * Pena solicitada por la fiscalía (originalmente): 540 días de reclusión menor en su grado mínimo, más accesorias legales y costas. * Pena solicitada por la fiscalía (modificada): 200 días. * Pena impuesta: Absolución.

• Antecedentes relevantes del imputado: * Nombre: Nombre. * Fecha de nacimiento: 7 de abril de 1983 (36 años al momento de la audiencia). * Ocupación: Panificador. * Domicilio: Dirección. * Estado civil: Soltero.

• Atenuantes/agravantes consideradas y su impacto: * No se consideraron circunstancias modificatorias de responsabilidad pen...