Pedro Laynez
Pedro Laynez is a judge serving in the Fourth Pluripersonal Court of First Instance Criminal, known for his decisions in high-profile cases. He recently presided over the hearing where surgeon Kevin Malouf and two others accepted charges related to the crime against Floridalma Roque. Laynez demonstrated a commitment to due process by rejecting a petition to suspend the hearing, stating that the court had not been notified about the status of pending amparos.
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Judge Pedro Laynez decided to maintain the classification of negligent homicide in the case against Malouf.
Amparo provisional otorgado al MP deja en suspenso juicio contra Kevin Malouf por caso Floridalma Roque
Guatemala· 2025-12-14
Pedro Laynez is the judge who excused himself from the case regarding Floridalma Roque.
Juzgado Segundo de Paz afirma que duda de conocer caso por crimen de Floridalma RoqueGuatemala· 2025-11-11
Pedro Laynez excused himself from continuing the case.
Juzgado Quinto se inhibe del caso Malouf y remite el proceso a Juzgado de PazGuatemala· 2025-10-02Judge Pedro Laynez recused himself from the case due to doubts about his impartiality.
Juzgado Quinto de Primera Instancia Penal recibe expediente por muerte de pacienteGuatemala· 2025-08-08Judge Pedro Laynez excused himself from the case due to doubts about his impartiality.
Sala de Apelaciones asigna caso al Juzgado Quinto PenalGuatemala· 2025-07-01
Judge Pedro Laynez determined to maintain the charge of negligent homicide against Kevin Malouf.
abogado de Malouf solicita audiencia de aceptación de cargos y revisión de medidas de coerciónGuatemala· 2025-06-07Judge Pedro Laynez excused himself from continuing to know the case of Floridalma Roque.
Juez Pedro Laynez se excusa de seguir conociendo el caso de Floridalma RoqueGuatemala· 2025-06-07
Judge Pedro Laynez ratified the culpable homicide for surgeon Kevin Malouf.
Juez Pedro Laynez ratifica el homicidio culposo para el cirujano Kevin MaloufGuatemala· 2025-06-06
Judge Pedro Laynez scheduled a hearing to comply with the order issued by the First Chamber of the Court of Appeals.
juez programa audiencia para emitir nueva resoluciónGuatemala· 2025-06-03Judge Pedro Laynez did not accept recusations in the case involving Dr. Kevin Malouf.
Organismo Judicial sancionó a solo dos de cada 100 jueces denunciados durante el 2024Guatemala· 2025-05-02
Judge Pedro Laynez was addressed by Alejandro Arriaza during the proceedings.
enfermero Luis Castro dice que teme por su vida y señala a cuatro personasGuatemala· 2025-03-14
Pedro Laynez is the judge who rejected the request to suspend the hearing.
enfermero declara en audiencia y afirma que actuó por orden de cirujanoGuatemala· 2025-03-13
Pedro Laynez is involved in the controversy surrounding the application of the Ley de Aceptación de Cargos in the case of Floridalma Roque.
Aceptación de cargos se pervirtió en el caminoGuatemala· 2025-03-13
Pedro Laynez is the judge who authorized a change in the charges against Kevin Malouf.
Cirujano Kevin Malouf declarará ante juez; abogado afirma que enfermero que grabó audios mienteGuatemala· 2025-03-13
Pedro Laynez is the judge who modified the charge against Kevin Malouf to negligent homicide.
Analistas llaman a cambiar el proceso de Aceptación de Cargos tras cinco años de vigenciaGuatemala· 2025-03-08
Pedro Laynez is the judge who sentenced Kevin Malouf to a reduced prison term.
Guatemala: cirujano confiesa su culpa por la muerte de una paciente, pero recibe una condena reducida
Panama· 2025-03-08Pedro Laynez is the judge who sentenced Kevin Malouf and his assistants for their roles in Floridalma Roque's death.
El escalofriante caso de Floridalma Roque, muerta y desmembrada por un cirujano plástico
Nicaragua· 2025-03-08Judge Pedro Laynez sentenced Kevin Malouf to a reduced prison term after he accepted the charges.
Un cirujano plástico operó a una paciente que murió, ocultó el cadáver y no irá a la cárcel
Argentina· 2025-03-08Judge Pedro Laynez is questioned by the MP regarding his resolution in a homicide case.
MP cuestiona resolución del juez Pedro Laynez y analiza accionesGuatemala· 2025-03-07Judge Pedro Laynez issued a minimal sentence to Kevin Malouf, which has been criticized by the victim's family.
hijo de Floridalma Roque dice que condena contra Kevin Malouf es injustaGuatemala· 2025-03-07Pedro Laynez is criticized for his lenient sentencing of a negligent doctor involved in a gruesome crime.
La justicia castiga o premia a convenienciaGuatemala· 2025-03-07
Pedro Laynez was the judge who changed the charges against Malouf and issued a controversial sentence.
Sentencia en caso Roque desfigura la justiciaGuatemala· 2025-03-06
Judge Pedro Laynez rejected a petition to suspend the hearing in the case.
Kevin Malouf y otras dos personas aceptan cargos en crimen contra Floridalma RoqueGuatemala· 2025-03-05