Court rules assault on physical integrity is a public crime requiring public prosecution regardless of victim's complaint.

The Tribunal da Relação do Porto upheld the classification of aggravated assault under Article 146 of the Penal Code as a public crime. The prosecution argued that the nature of the offense mandates state intervention, while the defense sought to limit proceedings based on private prosecution principles. The court affirmed that this specific offense carries a public character, necessitating public prosecution regardless of the victim's stance.