Penal - Rol O-178-2020

This document details a criminal case involving the sale of drugs.

Facts:

On September 21, 2019, in Valparaíso, Jonathan Francisco Aravena Santelices sold four packages of marijuana to Daniel Arriagada Escobar. Later, police found 24 packages of marijuana, a digital scale, and $21,000 in cash in his possession. The total amount of marijuana was 19.49 grams, intended for distribution.

Legal Qualification and Sentence:

The accused was charged with micro-trafficking of drugs under Law 20.000. He was sentenced to 541 days of imprisonment, suspension of public office during the sentence, and a fine of 3 UTM.

Defendant's Background:

Jonathan Francisco Aravena Santelices, 26 years old, was previously convicted for carrying a knife, receiving stolen goods, and two counts of robbery in an inhabited place.

Mitigating/Aggravating Factors:

A mitigating factor of cooperation was considered but not deemed sufficient for a reduction in sentence. No aggravating factors were mentioned.

Arguments:

The prosecution argued for the conviction and confiscation of seized items. The defense questioned the legality of the police search and seizure, requesting a sentence reduction and alternative sentencing.

Court's Decision:

The court found the drug sale and possession for trafficking proven based on witness testimonies and evidence. The police actions were deemed legal. The defense's arguments were dismissed, and alternative sentencing was denied due to the defendant's criminal record.

• Datos básicos del caso: * Tribunal: Tribunal de Juicio Oral en lo Penal de Valparaíso. * RUC: 1901010956-9 * RIT: 178-2020 * Fecha: 9 de noviembre de 2020. * Tipo de procedimiento: Juicio oral.

• Hechos acreditados: * Fecha: 21 de septiembre de 2019, aproximadamente a las 12:25 horas. * Lugar: Dirección * Conductas: Nombre (acusado) vendió 4 envoltorios de marihuana a Nombre. Posteriormente, la policía encontró en posesión del acusado 24 envoltorios de papel de revista con cannabis sativa, una pesa digital y $21.000 en efectivo. * Cantidad de droga: 4 gramos de marihuana (vendida a Arriagada) y 15,49 gramos netos de cannabis sativa (encontrada en su domicilio). * La droga estaba destinada a ser suministrada a terceras personas.

• Calificación jurídica y pena impuesta: * Delito: Micro tráfico ilícito de drogas (artículos 1 y 4 de la Ley 20.000). * Participación: Autor. * Pena: 541 días de presidio menor en su grado medio, suspensión de cargo u oficio público durante el tiempo de la condena, y multa de 3 UTM.

• Antecedentes relevantes del imputado: * Nombre: Nombre. * Edad: 26 años (al momento del juicio). * Fecha de nacimiento: 7...