The municipal court in Cienfuegos has sentenced a street vendor to five years in prison for allegedly assaulting two inspectors who attempted to fine him. The convicted individual, named Leonardo Díaz Carrasco, was charged with two counts of assault for incidents that occurred on February 2 in the La Juanita neighborhood.
According to the newspaper 5 de Septiembre, Díaz Carrasco is a self-employed vendor who sells agricultural products. On that day, two inspectors from the Poder Popular (People's Power) arrived to check his compliance with government-imposed pricing regulations. They summoned him to the nearest agricultural market to inform him of an impending fine.
"At the moment of signing the fine receipt, Díaz Carrasco struck the inspector in the face twice. Another inspector present at the scene intervened, but Díaz Carrasco attacked him as well, using a scale weight, causing injuries that required medical attention, though they were not life-threatening," the report details.
During the trial on Tuesday, July 23, the judges found him guilty and imposed additional penalties, including the loss of public rights and a travel ban for the same duration as his prison sentence.
Legal Proceedings and Implications
For those interested in the legal aspects and consequences of this case, here are some frequently asked questions and answers.
What were the charges against Leonardo Díaz Carrasco?
Leonardo Díaz Carrasco was charged with two counts of assault for attacking two inspectors.
What penalties did Díaz Carrasco receive?
He was sentenced to five years in prison, loss of public rights, and a travel ban for the same duration as his prison term.
Why did the inspectors approach Díaz Carrasco?
The inspectors approached him to enforce government pricing regulations and issue a fine for non-compliance.