In light of the information recently disseminated by various media outlets regarding the incident that occurred last July in Castelldefels, with the tragic death of a person, Vosseler Lawyers, as legal representative of the family of minor detained Regarding the alleged homicide, he wishes to make the following clarifications in order to safeguard the Right to information and presumption of innocence.
REGARDING THE PROCEDURAL SITUATION
The court has ordered the pretrial detention of our client, as requested by the Public Prosecutor's Office pursuant to Article 28 of Organic Law 5/2000, on the Criminal Liability of Minors (LORPM). However, this defense maintains that the legal requirements for such a measure are not fully met, and therefore will be properly reconsidered at the corresponding court headquarters.
REGARDING THE CONTEXT OF THE EVENTS
Given the extreme sensitivity of the matter (a minor involved in a homicide), this legal representation emphasizes that the events occurred within a context of prior unlawful aggression against the minor. This is stated in the defense's analysis:
- Physical and numerical superiorityThe minor, who has no criminal or police record, was assaulted by two adults. At the time of the incident, the minor was on the ground under attack by both assailants.
- Defensive moodThe minor reacted to defend his physical integrity using a bottle opener, the only object that was within his reach at that moment.
- Nature of the injuryThe wound was inflicted on a limb (leg), a non-vital area. Death resulted from subsequent bleeding, which this defense characterizes as an accidental and unintended event.
- Testimonial evidenceThere are eyewitnesses who corroborate the version of the previous assault suffered by the minor.
REGARDING THE JUDICIAL ORDER
It is essential to clarify that the minor traveled outside of Spain to carry out a scheduled family visit. It was at his post that he learned of the fatal outcome for one of the attackers. After receiving advice from this firm and maintaining constant communication with his parents, Prosecutor's Office for Minors and Mossos d'Esquadrathe youngest He returned to Spain this past Monday, January 26th. proceeding to his voluntary surrender before the authorities.
DEFENSE CONCLUSIONS
From Vosseler Lawyers We reiterate that we are facing a isolated and exceptional eventThe minor presents no danger or procedural risk whatsoever. His actions are strictly framed within a context of self-defenseThis circumstance will be rigorously verified during the investigation of the proceedings.
We ask for the utmost respect for the privacy of the minor involved in a homicide and his family, given the complexity and sensitivity of the ongoing legal process.
