Penal - Rol O-24-2023

The case involves the sentencing of Paul Randy Montenegro Cruz for the crime of trafficking small quantities of narcotics, specifically 91 grams of marijuana. The incident occurred on May 31, 2021, in San Felipe. The court, comprising judges Alejandra Araya Fuentes, Rodrigo Cortés Gutiérrez, and Cristian Cáceres Castro, found Montenegro Cruz guilty. He was sentenced to 541 days of imprisonment, a fine of 10 monthly tax units, and the accessory penalty of suspension from public office. The court acknowledged a mitigating circumstance for substantial collaboration and an aggravating circumstance for recidivism, which were compensated to determine the sentence. The defendant's prior convictions for similar offenses and drunk driving were also noted. The court authorized the payment of the fine in installments and waived costs for the defendant. No conditional suspension of the sentence was granted due to prior convictions. The defense admitted participation, focusing on the mitigating factor. The prosecution argued for a harsher sentence. The court's decision was based on witness testimony, expert evidence, and documentation, including photographic evidence. Legal provisions cited include those defining the offense, establishing participation, mitigating and aggravating circumstances, and imposing accessory penalties.

• Datos básicos del caso: * Tribunal: Tribunal de Juicio Oral en lo Penal de San Felipe, integrado por los jueces Alejandra Araya Fuentes, Rodrigo Cortés Gutiérrez y Cristian Cáceres Castro (subrogante). * RIT: No especificado en el documento. * RUC: No especificado en el documento. * Fecha: 8 de mayo de 2023. * Tipo de procedimiento: Juicio oral por tráfico de pequeñas cantidades de sustancias estupefacientes o psicotrópicas.

• Hechos acreditados: * Fecha: 31 de mayo de 2021, en la mañana. * Lugar: Comuna de San Felipe, Avenida Encón y frente al supermercado Unimarc en la intersección de Hermanos Carrera. * Conductas: Nombre fue divisado por carabineros, luego de una denuncia, portando una bolsa que contenía marihuana a gra...