Penal - Rol O-6-2021

This document details a criminal case handled by the Public Ministry of Concepción against Francisco Javier Arriagada Ayala. The case involves the theft of two horses. The perpetrator, Arriagada Ayala, was apprehended by police while transporting the animals in a Chevrolet truck. The horses were valued at $350,000. The charge against Arriagada Ayala was abigeato (cattle rustling), specifically the theft of two horses, as defined by articles 432, 448 bis, and 446 N° 2 of the Penal Code. The court imposed a sentence of 819 days of medium-grade minor imprisonment, a fine equivalent to six monthly tax units, and the suspension of public office during the sentence period. Arriagada Ayala, aged 36 at the time of the trial, had prior convictions for theft. The court considered a mitigating factor of substantial collaboration in clarifying the facts (Article 11 N° 9 of the Penal Code) and an aggravating factor of generic recidivism (Article 12 N° 15 of the Penal Code). The sentence was determined by considering these factors, the recovery of the stolen animals, and their value. The prosecution sought a sentence of three years of medium-grade minor imprisonment, a fine, and accessory penalties, presenting evidence to support the charges and the defendant's involvement. The defense requested recognition of the mitigating factor and consideration of the animals' actual value for a fair sentence. The court's decision was based on witness testimonies, police statements, victim testimony, photographic evidence, and the defendant's confession. The sentence of imprisonment will be served effectively, and failure to pay the fine will result in proceedings under Article 49 et seq. of the Penal Code. No conditional suspension of the sentence was applied.

• Datos básicos del caso:
  • Tribunal: Tribunal de Juicio Oral en lo Penal de Concepción.
  • RUC: 1901232177-8.
  • RIT: 6-2021.
  • Fecha: 9 de junio de 2021.
  • Tipo de procedimiento: Juicio oral.

• Hechos acreditados: * El 14 de noviembre de 2019, Nombre sustrajo dos caballos (una yegua baya y un potrillo rojizo con frente blanca) desde la Dirección, propiedad de Nombre, sin el consentimiento del dueño y con ánimo de lucro. * Nombre fue interceptado por Carabineros a la altura del puente 7 conduciendo una camioneta marca Chevrolet, placa patente única KN-9878, en cuyo pick up transportaba los animales. * Los animales fueron avaluados en $350.000.

• Calificación jurídica y pena impuesta: * Calificación jurídica: Abigeato, específicamente hurto de dos caballos (artículo 432, en relación con el artículo 448 bis y sancionado por el artículo 446 N° 2 del Código Penal). * Pena: 819 días de presidio menor en su grado medio, multa de seis unidades tributarias mensuales y suspensión de cargo u oficio público durante el tiempo de la condena.

• Antecedentes relevantes del imputado: * Nombre: Nombre. * Edad: 36 años al momento...