An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to one year in prison after admitting to driving without a licence or insurance, driving dangerously and causing minor injuries to another person.
Owen John Jay Magro pleaded guilty before the Magistrates’ Court, presided over by Magistrate Yana Micallef Stafrace, to charges that included dangerous and negligent driving, failing to stop after causing slight injuries, causing damage to police property, and reoffending.
The court heard that the incident took place on 23 December at around 8.40pm in various locations around Malta. Police received a report of an argument taking place inside a car, and officers who were already in the vicinity observed the accused driving in a dangerous and reckless manner.
Magro was seen colliding with several parked cars and motorcycles, breaching multiple traffic regulations, including driving against traffic flow. Police attempted to stop the vehicle, but the accused failed to cooperate and continued driving. He was eventually stopped after a collision with a police vehicle.
When arraigned in court, the accused admitted to the charges. The court sentenced him to one year of effective imprisonment and ordered that he be disqualified from obtaining a driving licence for one year following the completion of his sentence.
The prosecution was led by Inspector Clive Abela, while the accused was assisted by legal aid lawyer Martin Farrugia.