The Sintra court convicted police officer Bruno Pinto to a sentence of three and a half years of suspended prison. The case involves Odair Moniz, whose death is related to the officer's actions.
The police officer's defense filed an appeal against the conviction. In the appeal, the lawyers insist on the self-defense theory to acquit the officer of the charges.
The appeal requests the total acquittal of Bruno Pinto, contesting the decision of the first instance court that did not accept the self-defense version presented by the defense.
The Public Prosecutor's Office also submitted its motion in the case, which now awaits the review of the appeals court.
