Sandro Schembri Adami again found guilty of misappropriation
Notary and former Labour MP Sandro Schembri Adami has been given a suspended jail term after admitting to misappropriating €24,465.
This is the third suspended jail term handed down to Dr Schembri Adami. In February last year he was given a two-year jail term suspended for four years and was generally interdicted after having been found guilty of forging the signature of a former employee, also a notary, on three power-of-attorney documents.
Last June, Mr Schembri Adami was jailed for two years suspended for four and generally interdicted after admitting to misappropriating €10,194 (Lm4,375) to the detriment of two people.
This time, Dr Schembri Adami, 44, of Valletta, admitted to misappropriating €24,465 to the detriment of four people, defrauding them and forging HSBC cheques.
Magistrate Consuelo Scerri Herrera heard how the victims had been paid back in full. Before handing down judgment Magistrate Scerri Herrera took into consideration Dr Schembri Adami's early admission, the fact that the victims are satisfied with their compensation and Dr Schembri Adami's present medical condition.
Police Inspector Angelo Gafà prosecuted.
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Joseph Carmel Chetcuti
Sep 19th 2008, 03:31
While I am no expert on Maltese law, the fact that a person paid back the money would have impacted greatly on what decision was handed down. Magistrates/Judges have to balance a number of factors before handing down a sentence including one's fall from grace. I hope Sandro can rebuild his life.
DVella
Aug 12th 2008, 15:42
@ Joe Cordina:
You will obviously have noted the (repeated) question marks inserted in my text below. Therfore I thank you for you answer and your clarification but your implied criticism of me personally is somewhat misplaced !
a.cassar
Aug 7th 2008, 22:19
@ Joe Cordina
So what's the point of a suspended sentence?will you please explain as I'm getting confused here!
David Stephen Ganado
Aug 7th 2008, 20:02
This is where the saying ' the law is an ass' seems very appropriate!
Joe Cordina
Aug 7th 2008, 15:06
It is sad when one criticizes without knowing the facts. Accused has in all cases been treated as a first offender according to law, thus the magistrate cannot take other cases / convictions in consideration. It may sound strange but that is the case.
DVella
Aug 7th 2008, 14:28
AGAIN??? (!) Not one but THREE suspended sentences after each other?? This situation begs the question what does he actually have to do before the judiciary hands down a more severe sentence?? I have always been (perhaps mistakenly) under the impression that a further conviction during the term of a running suspended sentence automatically madates a jail term . . . . what is going on??
G.Micallef
Aug 7th 2008, 12:36
To Mr David Stephen Ganado: "Caritas super omnia frater!"
Adrian Gouder
Aug 7th 2008, 11:35
Can anybody advise whether the last two offences were executed 'after' the first conviction. If so, then I suppose it may be deemed reasonable that all three sentences are suspended.