The Ninth Appeals Chamber of the Superior Court of Justice of Lima has confirmed the nine-month preventive detention of Adrián Villar, accused of involuntary homicide for the hit-and-run of athlete Lizeth Marzano on February 17. Villar will remain incarcerated at the Miguel Castro Castro prison until November 25 of this year. The court decided to uphold the measure after considering that there are sufficient grounds to ensure the effectiveness of the process. In its ruling, it states that the preventive detention passes the proportionality test and that the penalty to be imposed could be effective and prolonged.
Villar’s defense, led by lawyer César Nakazaki, questioned the legality of the penalty prognosis and argued that there are no reasons to believe that their client would evade justice, highlighting his ties to the country. They also pointed out that the alleged obstruction of the process lacks probative relevance. This case has attracted public attention due to the impact of the accident and the legal implications facing the accused. The judicial resolution reaffirms the seriousness of the incident and the need to ensure a fair trial.
