Hit-and-run offence in Luxembourg: Mike tried following collision whilst intoxicated
A man in his forties appeared before the Luxembourg court after colliding with a van and a public bench whilst intoxicated. The prosecution and the defence disagreed on the qualification of hit-and-run offence.
Collision whilst intoxicated: the hit-and-run offence in question
The prosecution and the defence lawyer do not agree on the definition of hit-and-run offence, according to Le Quotidien. Proceedings took place on Tuesday afternoon in the 12th criminal chamber of the Luxembourg district court.
The defendant, a man in his forties named Mike, allegedly collided with a van and a public bench whilst intoxicated, before continuing on his way. This is at least the version supported by the public prosecutor's representative, who requested against him a driving ban of 12 months as well as a fine — both reduced on account of the breach of reasonable time limits.
The defence lawyer presented a different reading of the facts before the criminal chamber, notably arguing that his client had compensated the victims. The divergence concerns the very definition of hit-and-run offence, depending on whether one takes the side of the prosecution or that of the defence.
Source: Le Quotidien