Man who married his wife twice in Barcelos receives prison sentence for sexual assault and domestic violence
Key Points
- 1. In Barcelos, Portugal, a man was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for the crimes of domestic violence and sexual assault against his wife.
- 2. The judge suspended the execution of the prison sentence for an equal period (4.5 years) due to the defendant's lack of a criminal record and his positive image in society.
- 3. The victim and the defendant first married in 1988 and remarried in 2017; the incidents of violence occurred during their second marriage from 2015 until the beginning of February 2024.
- 4. The defendant was also ordered to pay 10 thousand euros in compensation to the victim, and his DNA sample was registered in the national database.
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In Barcelos, Portugal, a court sentenced a defendant to 4.5 years in prison, proving the charges of continuous domestic violence and sexual assault against his wife. Judge Miguel Carneiro decided to suspend the sentence for the same period due to the defendant's lack of a prior criminal record and his good reputation in society. The defendant avoided staying in prison on the condition that he complies with a social reintegration plan and pays 10 thousand euros in compensation to the victim.
The female victim and the defendant first married in 1988, divorced in 2015, and remarried in 2017. The criminal acts of violence occurred during this second marriage period, which was marked by frequent beatings, insults, threats, and humiliation. According to court records, the defendant forced his wife into anal intercourse without her consent, which caused physical injuries to the victim.
These actions, which continued from 2015 until the beginning of February 2024, caused deep psychological trauma and a sense of humiliation in the victim, eventually forcing the woman to flee her home. While the defendant's biological samples were added to the DNA database, it was stated that the decision could be appealed to the Guimarães Regional Court. It was announced that in the event of an appeal by the prosecution or the victim, and if the 35 years of violence claims are proven, the sentence could be increased or the suspension could be lifted.
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- 1. Q: What does the sentence given to the defendant mean, and will he go to prison?
- A: The defendant received a prison sentence of 4.5 years, but this sentence was suspended for a further 4.5 years due to his good conduct and lack of a criminal record. To avoid going to prison, he was required to pay 10 thousand euros to the victim and comply with a social reintegration plan.
- 2. Q: What was the relationship between the victim and the perpetrator?
- A: The two first married in 1988, divorced in 2015, but remarried in 2017. The violence and sexual assaults against his wife occurred during their second marriage period, from 2015 to 2024.
- 3. Q: Is this decision final and can it be appealed?
- A: The defendant can take the decision to the Guimarães Regional Court. However, if the prosecution or the victim also appeals, the sentence could be increased or the prison sentence could be executed with the emergence of claims covering a 35-year period.
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