A woman was subjected to preventive detention measure, meaning pre-trial detention, for suspicion of domestic violence against her ex-partner. The defendant was under investigation in other cases related to domestic violence crimes.
The woman was suspected of repeatedly stalking the victim, following her to all the places she went. This stalking behavior constituted one of the elements of the crime of stalking associated with domestic violence.
The defendant already had criminal records for domestic violence. She had previously served an effective prison sentence of two years for assaults committed against another boyfriend, demonstrating a pattern of violent behavior in previous romantic relationships.
The case was reported in the context of combating domestic violence in Portugal, a problem that continues to affect a significant number of victims, regardless of gender.
