On July 21, after 2 days of trial, the Folks’s Courtroom of Duc Hoa district sentenced Mr. Le Tung Van to five years in jail for the crime of “abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the pursuits of the State, organizations and people”. Clause 2, Article 331 of the Penal Code.
The trial panel decided that the defendants’ acts had been carried out many instances, which critically violated native safety and order. The prosecution indictment is the suitable individual, the suitable crime, the suitable regulation. The defendants organized, mentioned, agreed and assigned clear roles. Mr. Le Tung Van performs the position of mastermind, must be remoted from society for some time to discourage. As a result of the defendant is over 70 years outdated, he ought to be relieved however the aggravating circumstances are usually not truthfully declaring and committing the crime twice or extra.
The opposite defendants additionally obtained acceptable fines. Particularly, defendants Nhat Nguyen, Hoan Nguyen and Trung Duong had been every sentenced to 4 years in jail, Nhi Nguyen 3 years and 6 months in jail, Cao Thi Cuc 3 years in jail for a similar crime of abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the pursuits of the general public. of the State, the lawful rights and pursuits of organizations and people.
In accordance with the provisions of the Legal Code and the Legislation on Execution of Legal Judgments, Mr. Le Tung Van nonetheless has to serve the sentence regardless of his age. Nonetheless, there shall be particular insurance policies for the aged.
If Mr. Le Tung Van turns into critically in poor health after the sentencing, he shall be postponed serving the jail sentence till his well being is restored in accordance with the provisions of Article 67 of the Penal Code 2015.
If the inmate is just too outdated and weak, he/she shall be thought of to scale back the jail time period.
If an aged prisoner is confined to a self-discipline room, his or her ft won’t be shackled.
In accordance with Article 66 of the Penal Code 2015, an inmate like Mr. Le Tung Van could have his sentence lowered and launched forward of time if:
– Committing the crime for the primary time;
– Have a transparent place of residence;
– Having a variety of progress, having an excellent sense of enchancment;
– Courtroom charges have been paid;
– Having served no less than one-third of the time period imprisonment (as a consequence of being over 70 years outdated).
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