The initiative is promoted by the Ministry of Security. The decision was made due to the episodes of violence that occurred in recent times.
He Government of the City of Buenos Aires Plan to present a Project in the Legislature for harden sanctions against carealso known as “trapitos.” The initiative arises after Recent Violenci episodesa, as the case of a Doctor who was brutally beaten in the Flores neighborhood for refusing to pay them.
The Minister of Buenos Aires Security, Waldo Wolffannounced that together with the Head of Government, Jorge Macrithey are working on the proposal, with the intention of presenting it in March. “We want the rags that are arrested be imprisoned”said the official.
In addition, Wolff urged Congress to discuss the recidivism: “This recidivism is over. We start the legislative path, but this takes time. We ask the issue to be in the national levelbecause we currently have only 20% of criminal crimes transferred. Thefts and thefts are still crimes of national competition. “
The minister also detailed the current situation: “During January, The City Police arrested 600 ragsbut as current regulations only establish contraventions, the prosecutor must release them. The current law has minor penalties, as between one and two days of community work or a fine of approximately $ 30,000that is rarely charged. “
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The case of the doctor attacked in Flores
For his part, the doctor who was the victim of a violent aggression by a group of rags He said he is still “shocked” for what happened. In statements he said: “I am a doctor, I am to help people, and Being in a situation where you have to fight to save your life is crazy. I’m afraid”.
The attack occurred when the health professional parked his car and a trapito demanded money. As he had no cash, the man became aggressive, and after a brief discussion, hit him with a wooden stick containing a nail.
“I asked me $ 5000 and threatened to break everything and kill me. I tried to calm himbut he pounced on me with a table. I tried to defend myself, but anyway hit me on the face. I have my mouth and pear hurt, “said the victim.
The keys to the Recidivation Project in CABA
The National Government also promotes Modifications in the Criminal Code to prevent criminals from being released shortly after being arrested. The main points of the initiative include:
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“It will be considered repeat offender Any person who has been sentenced two (2) or more times to a private sentence, provided that the first sentence is firm. “
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“The conviction suffered abroad will be taken into account For recidivism if it has been pronounced because of a crime that can, according to Argentine law, give rise to extradition. “
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“The Penal imposed by amnestied crimes or those committed by children under eighteen (18) years of age. “
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“The penalty suffered It will not be taken into account for the purposes of recidivism When, since its fulfillment, a term equal to the one for which it was imposed, which will never exceed ten (10) years or less than five (5) years “would have elapsed.”
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