David Hunter sentenced to two years in jail, to be released mid-August
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:55 am
British pensioner David Hunter, 76, was sentenced to two years in jail on Monday, for the death of his wife Janice.
The decision by Paphos criminal court was unanimous, saying it was important to take into account his personal circumstances and the message that has to be sent to society.
The time he has served will be taken into account. He has been in jail since December 18, 2021.
His lawyer Michael Polak said they expect that would mean Hunter would be released August 18.
Under Cypriot law, smaller sentences mean one year of jail time translates to 10 months.
Hunter was found guilty of manslaughter for killing his wife, in December 2021. The judges said they took into account his clear criminal record and the motives behind the decision, which were to relieve his wife of her suffering.
https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/07/31/davi ... s-in-jail/
The decision by Paphos criminal court was unanimous, saying it was important to take into account his personal circumstances and the message that has to be sent to society.
The time he has served will be taken into account. He has been in jail since December 18, 2021.
His lawyer Michael Polak said they expect that would mean Hunter would be released August 18.
Under Cypriot law, smaller sentences mean one year of jail time translates to 10 months.
Hunter was found guilty of manslaughter for killing his wife, in December 2021. The judges said they took into account his clear criminal record and the motives behind the decision, which were to relieve his wife of her suffering.
https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/07/31/davi ... s-in-jail/