Rochy RD Released; Must Undergo Medical Treatment
- The judge of the Permanent attention Office of Santo Domingo Este, Leomar Cruz, approved a "criterio de oportunidad" this Thursday for urban artist Aderly Ramírez Oviedo, known as...
- rochy RD, a prominent figure in the Dominican urban music scene, faced serious allegations.
- Andrés Toribio, the abogado representing Rochy RD, conveyed his satisfaction with the decisión del Ministerio Público.
Rochy RD Granted Opportunity in Drug Posession Case
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Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic – March 21, 2025
The judge of the Permanent attention Office of Santo Domingo Este, Leomar Cruz, approved a ”criterio de oportunidad” this Thursday for urban artist Aderly Ramírez Oviedo, known as Rochy RD. He had been accused of possessing controlled medications and illicit substances.
rochy RD, a prominent figure in the Dominican urban music scene, faced serious allegations. However, a legal pathway has been offered, contingent upon specific conditions.
Andrés Toribio, the abogado representing Rochy RD, conveyed his satisfaction with the decisión del Ministerio Público. He described it as consistent with Rochy’s demonstrated behavior.
According to Toribio, the artist has committed to undergoing tratamiento to overcome his reliance on controlled pastillas, which he used to aid sleep.
The lawyer emphasized the fairness of the decision, stating: “No es porque sea Rochy RD que se haya retirado la solicitud de imposición de prisión preventiva, sino que es común que cuando se ocupa una cantidad mínima de estas sustancias de marihuana, lo que se hace es otorgar un criterio de oportunidad, especialmente cuando se trata de un delito primario, siendo la primera vez que él está involucrado en esto…”
as part of the conditions for this oportunidad, Rochy RD must submit to medical consultas and chequeos. Evidence of these must be presented within three months.
The events leading to this decision began when Rochy RD was detenido in the early hours of Monday, March 17, by agents of the Policía Nacional. This occurred after he was found to be in possession of the aforementioned substances.
Other Legal Issues
This isn’t the first time Rochy RD has faced legal challenges.
- in 2022, he was detained and investigated by the Gender Violence and Sexual Crimes Unit of the Santo Domingo Este Prosecutor’s Office. This followed allegations of sexual assault against minors.
- A leaked document detailed a complaint filed by a woman residing in the municipality. She alleged that her 16-year-old daughter had engaged in sexual relations with Rochy RD.
- The complaint also implicated other urban figures who allegedly acted as intermediaries, taking the minor to a villa in Los frailes, where the alleged incident occurred.
Rochy RD’s Musical Impact
Despite his legal troubles, Rochy RD remains a significant figure in the Dominican urban music scene. His music reflects the vibrant, and sometimes turbulent, realities of life in Santo Domingo Este.
His unique style blends the raw energy of street rap with the infectious rhythms of dembow. Dembow is described as the Dominican hybrid of Puerto Rican reggaeton and Jamaican dancehall that shook urban music as the 2000s gave way to the 2010s.
His lyrics often depict the realities of his surroundings, as evidenced in his song “Mi Contacto,” which portrays scenes of street life.
One of his popular tracks, “Que la Choke,” showcases his signature flow and catchy hooks.
A Q&A guide
Legal Troubles and “Criterio de Oportunidad” Explained
What is the current legal situation of Rochy RD?
As of March 21, 2025, Rochy RD, whose legal name is Aderly Ramírez Oviedo, has been granted a “criterio de oportunidad” (opportunity criteria) by the judge of the Permanent Attention office of Santo Domingo Este, Leomar Cruz. This decision stems from allegations of possessing controlled medications and illicit substances.
What does “Criterio de Oportunidad” mean in Rochy RD’s case?
In the Dominican legal system, “criterio de oportunidad” allows for the suspension or termination of criminal proceedings under specific conditions. In Rochy RD’s situation, it appears to be a pathway offered, given that it is indeed his first offense for minor drug possession.This allows for the charges to be dropped contingent on specific conditions.
What are the conditions of Rochy RD’s “Criterio de Oportunidad”?
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