manslaughter

Driver in fatal Kokkinotrimithia crash faces up to four years in prison

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Driver in fatal Kokkinotrimithia crash faces up to four years in prison

A 23-year-old man is facing charges of causing death due to reckless driving in connection with a fatal traffic collision that claimed the life of a 77-year-old woman. The charges were pressed under Article 210 of the Criminal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of four years imprisonment. Despite video evidence showing unusual behavior prior to the collision, the Law Office determined it wouldn’t meet the legal requirements for a manslaughter conviction. The case was investigated by Nicosia Traffic Police and the Nicosia CID, and the man’s next court appearance is pending.

Manslaughter charges for , ‘deliberate’ hit and run

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Manslaughter charges for , ‘deliberate’ hit and run

A 23-year-old man involved in a hit and run that killed a 77-year-old pedestrian will face manslaughter charges. The police believe the incident was a deliberate act, not negligence, based on witness material from a camera the suspect used.

Greece arrests suspected criminal gang leader wanted by Turkey

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Greece arrests suspected criminal gang leader wanted by Turkey

Fact: Greek police have arrested a Turkish national, the suspected leader of a criminal group wanted by Ankara for a range of crimes including manslaughter.

Greece convicts six and clears 15 over deadly blaze

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Greece convicts six and clears 15 over deadly blaze

A man was convicted of involuntary arson for his role in Greece’s deadliest wildfire in memory, and five former fire officials were found guilty of misdemeanours linked to their response to the 2018 blaze.

Greek police arrest members of criminal group linked with sports violence

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Greek police arrest members of criminal group linked with sports violence

Greek police have arrested 63 people on charges of being members of a criminal organization with links to sports violence.

Court reduces sentence in fatal collision case

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Court reduces sentence in fatal collision case

The Court of Appeal reduced the sentence of a 54-year-old driver involved in a fatal accident in 2019, from nine years to seven years in prison. The accident occurred on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway, where the driver, under the influence of alcohol and pills, collided with another car, resulting in the death of a 27-year-old man. The Court of Appeal deemed the original sentence excessive for involuntary manslaughter.

Parents of Michigan school shooter sentenced to 10-15 years in prison

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Parents of Michigan school shooter sentenced to 10-15 years in prison

The parents of a Michigan teen who shot and killed four classmates were sentenced to between 10 and 15 years in prison for manslaughter. The father purchased the handgun as a Christmas present for the teen just days before the shooting, and the parents ignored signs of their son’s deteriorating mental health and potential for violence. The parents were the first to be charged with manslaughter in a school shooting carried out by one of their children, setting a precedent for holding gun-owning parents more accountable for school violence.

Driver pleads not guilty to charges in fatal New Year crash

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Driver pleads not guilty to charges in fatal New Year crash

Fact: The 44-year-old driver of the double-cab involved in the quadruple fatal crash that occurred in the early hours of January 1, 2024 in Limassol pled not guilty to the ten charges brought against him.

Traffic accident suspect pleads guilty to manslaughter

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Traffic accident suspect pleads guilty to manslaughter

A 45-year-old man admitted to deliberately running down a 58-year-old man in Paphos and killing him. The victim, Ioannis Polykarpou, was riding his moped when he was hit by the 45-year-old’s car. The incident occurred on January 21, 2023, after the two men had been involved in a heated argument in a Paphos nightspot. The 45-year-old was later arrested for the premeditated murder of Polykarpou.

Defendant admits to manslaughter charge in fatal collision case

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Defendant admits to manslaughter charge in fatal collision case

The defendant admitted to the charge of manslaughter in the case involving the death of Ioannis Polykarpos. The sentencing has been scheduled for April 15, 2024, and the defendant will remain in custody at the Central Prisons. The victim was fatally injured in a road collision on January 21, allegedly caused by the defendant who fled the scene.