The following summary is based upon the JSMP Report
that may be found on the JSMP web site.
1. Crime of smuggling Case
No: 0004/17.BBBGD
On 3 May 2018 the Suai District Court
announced its ruling in a case of smuggling involving the defendant Rosa
Martins who allegedly committed the offence against the State of Timor-Leste,
in Batugade Village, Bakibi Sub-District, Bobonaro District.
Type
of Penalty: Acquitted
Decision
After evaluating
the facts produced during the trial, the court acquitted the defendant from the
charges of the prosecutor because the defendant had not been proven guilty of
committing the crime of smuggling. In addition, the court decided to give back
US$600 of kerosene money to the defendant.
2. Crime of aggravated rape Case
No: 0064/17.PDSUA
Type
of Penalty: Acquitted
On 3 May 2018 the Suai District Court
conducted a hearing to announce its decision in a case of rape involving the
defendant JM who allegedly committed the offence against the victim, his
neighbour, in Covalima District.
Decision After evaluating
the facts produced during the trial the court decided that the defendant was
not guilty of committing rape against the victim because the sexual intercourse
between the defendant and victim was based on consent.
3. Crime of sexual exhibitionism Case
No : 0029/17.CVMCT
Type
of Penalty: 1 year in prison, suspended for 2 years
On 15 May 2018 the Suai District Court announced its
decision for the crime of sexual exhibitionism involving the defendant MSP and
the victim BPA in Covalima District.
Decision
After evaluating
the facts the court gave more weight to the victim's statement and proof that
the defendant committed the crime according to the facts set out in the indictment.
Based on this evidence, the court concluded the matter and sentenced the
defendant to 1 year in prison, suspended for 2 years, and ordered him to pay
court costs of US$25.
4. Crime of simple offences against physical integrity Case
No: 0092/17.CVSUI
Type
of Penalty: Validating withdrawal of complaint
On 15 March 2018 the Suai District Court
attempted conciliation in a case of simple offences against physical integrity
involving the defendant Agustinho Gusmão who allegedly committed the crime
against the victim Aleixo de Araujo in Covalima District.
Decision Based on the request of the victim to withdraw the
case and the amicable agreement between the parties, the Court decided to
validate the settlement.
5. Crime of simple offences against physical
integrity Case No: 0024/17.CVMCT
Type of Penalty: Validating withdrawal of complaint
On 16 May 2018 the Suai District Court
presided over a hearing to attempt conciliation in a case of simple offences
against physical integrity involving the defendant Armandina Cardoso, the
defendant Maria Cardoso, the defendant Aleixo do Carmo and the victim Carlota
Cardoso who was their older sister and the sister in law of the defendant
Armando, which allegedly occurred in Maukatar Sub-District, Covalima District.
Decision Based on the request of the victim to withdraw the
case and the amicable agreement between the parties, the court decided to
validate the settlement.
6. Crime of simple offences against physical
integrity characterized as domestic violence Case
No: 0071/17.CVSUI
Type of penalty: 6 months in prison, suspended for 1
year
On 17 May 2018 the Suai District
Court announced its decision in a case of simple offences against physical
integrity characterised as domestic violence involving the defendant LPA
who allegedly committed the offence against his wife in Covalima District.
Decision
After evaluating all of
the facts the court found the defendant guilty of committing the crime based on
the facts set out in the indictment. Based on the facts that were proven during
the trial, the court concluded the matter and sentenced the defendant to 6
months in prison, suspended for 1 year.
7. Crime of simple offences against physical integrity
characterized as domestic violence
Case No: 0043/16.CVSUI
Type of penalty: 1 month in prison, suspended for 1
year
On 17 May 2018 the Suai District
Court announced its decision in a case of simple offences against physical
integrity characterised as domestic violence involving the defendant JdS
who allegedly committed the offence against his wife in Covalima District.
Decision
After evaluating all of
the facts the court found the defendant guilty of committing the crime against
the victim based on the facts set out in the indictment. Based on this evidence
the court sentenced the defendant to 1 month in prison suspended for 1 year and
ordered him to pay court costs of US$ 25.00.
8. Crime of simple offences against physical integrity
characterized as domestic violence
Case No: 0080/17.CVSUI
Type of penalty: 1 year in prison, suspended for 1
year
On 17 May 2018 the Suai District
Court announced its decision in a case of simple offences against physical
integrity characterised as domestic violence involving the defendant LdS
who allegedly committed the offence against his daughter (ASG) and wife (AS) in
Covalima District.
Decision After
evaluating the facts that were proven during the trial, the court concluded the
matter and sentenced the defendant to 1 year and six months in prison,
suspended for 1 year and ordered him to pay court costs of US$ 25.
9. Crime of simple offences against physical
integrity Case No: 0001/16.CVMCT
Type of Penalty: Validating withdrawal of complaint
On 17 May 2018 the Suai District Court
attempted conciliation in a case of simple offences against physical integrity
involving the defendants Castro Almeida, Antonio Gusmão and Augstinho Gusmão
Barros who allegedly committed the offence against the victim Januario Maia in
Maukatar Sub-District, Covalima District.
Decision
Based on the request of
the victim to withdraw the case and the amicable agreement between the parties,
the Court decided to validate the settlement.
10. Crime of failure to fulfil an obligation
to provide food assistance
Case No : 0018/17.PDSUA
Type
of Penalty: Withdrawal of complaint
On 22 May 2018 the Suai District Court announced its
ruling in a case of failure to fulfil an obligation to provide food assistance
involving the defendant MG who allegedly committed the offence against his wife
and child in Covalima District.
Decision Based
on the agreement made by the parties and the victim's request to withdraw the
complaint the court validated the settlement on the condition that the
defendant must keep his promise in accordance with the agreement made by the
two parties before the court.
11. Crime of attempted rape Case
No: 0032/17.PDSUA
Type
of Penalty: 3 years in prison, suspended for 5 years
On 29 May 2018 the Suai District Court
conducted a hearing to announce its decision in a case of rape involving the
defendant AG who allegedly committed the offence against the victim MCA, his
neighbour, in Covalima District.
Decision After
evaluating the facts produced during the trial, the court found the defendant
guilty of committing the crime based on the facts set out in the indictment.
Based on the evidence the court concluded this matter and sentenced the
defendant to three years in prison, suspended for five years, and also ordered
the defendant to pay court costs of US$25.00. ETLJB -ENDS-
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