Gun failed to go off during fight, court told

Philip Sultana

Nov 1st 2009, 00:14

Get this scum off our streets ... permanently ... in three years will harden this scum and make him more dangerous!

Joe Abela

Oct 31st 2009, 18:36

On must appreciate the difficult circumstances the police find themselves in Paceville although in the public eyes they are not doing enough, I can vouch that the police try to do their best with the limited human resources compared to the hundreds of revelers and have to act in a professional way when dealing with drunken crowds, rowdy behavior etc..

Police are a target for criticism from a number of entities for not doing enough, One must also keep in mind that the police are often faced with allegations of manhandling in such circumstances . it is easier to criticize the police. one has to be in that situations to realize how difficult it is for such situations.

the courts must must not be lenient in such circumstances and should have imposed a stiffer jail term. The trigger was pulled and did not go off because of a fault, Culprit had the intention to perform a heinous crime .

J.Camilleri

Oct 31st 2009, 14:36

Tal-misthijja ! Malta has drowned more deeper then any titanic. Pity.

Martin Portelli

Oct 29th 2009, 22:29

What a Joke!!! Attempted murder gets you anywhere from 10 to 15 years in the States, and sometimes more. Times have changed, guns are more easily acquired then ever before. The laws need to change accordingly. When is Malta going to join the 21st century????

Aimee Fenech

Oct 29th 2009, 19:41

3 years only!!!!!

The court is being way too lenient on these sentences.

George Casha

Oct 29th 2009, 19:12

Simply appalling and ludicrous. It's no wonder the Police are reluctant to do their job when the Courts are ridiculously so lenient towards such a crime and to top it all, a repeat offender. Now we know why crime is on the increase. Life has no value anymore according to the Maltese Courts. There is no real deterrent and it's coming straight from our Law Courts for God's sake !!!

Peter Korsten

Oct 29th 2009, 17:05

@Brian Fenech:

You can't actually find somebody guilty of murder if the intended victim is still alive. That's why it's called ATTEMPTED murder: he attempted, but didn't succeed.

Apart from that, the sentence seems a bit on the lenient side.

adrian zahra

Oct 29th 2009, 16:56

wow really a farsa. and it didn't mention that he could have hurt a lot of people as paceville is too crowded and its possible to hit someone else in a struggle. farsa ta veru 3 years u l pulizija jirriskja hajtu ehh. peress li andu d danger money (naf li ma andux la danger money u lanqas shift allowance)

Mark Dalli

Oct 29th 2009, 16:37

def not enough in such a clear case of "intent of murder" including a police witness!!!

Joseph Micallef

Oct 29th 2009, 16:32

here goes the dysfunctional law courts of malta ...

M.O. Micallef

Oct 29th 2009, 16:18

I really hope that, the "therefore" was added by the Times and not by the Magistrate.....otherwise it should have been at least 30years for trying to kill a P.C. on duty!! Does the mag think he will be learning his lesson with just 3 year slap on the wrist for attempted murder?!?

j azzopardi

Oct 29th 2009, 16:08

WOW 3 years have a heart if only for the poor policeman risking his life to save the other WOW and WOW again so justice has been done WOW

Brian Fenech

Oct 29th 2009, 16:08

this case should not be considered as an ATTEMPTED murder... this guy PULLED THE TRIGGER!! if the gun didn't malfunction, the victim would have been killed!! he should have been convicted of murder & sentenced to life!!

Adriano Spiteri

Oct 29th 2009, 15:15

Of Cowboys and Indians.

Laws are not being enforced in Paceville
Clubs, bars, discos, you name it...fully crammed
Only one entrance and exit

The authorities are failing big time
Has to be a fire, a huge brawl or alike which consumes multiple lives
to shift this lose Maltese mentality

It's always like that
traffic lights, speed cameras, sleeping policemen...
reactive rather than pro-active

Tom McCarthy

Oct 29th 2009, 15:06

Has the man who committed the crime of attempted murder been walking the streets for the past 5 years?

Dr. David Pollina

Oct 29th 2009, 14:53

THAT'S IT???? Only 3 years for a repeat offender on attempted murder??

Absolutely absurd!

J Farrugia

Oct 29th 2009, 14:50

Is three years enough for a criminal bully this type? Justice is continually being denied. Had it not been for this brave policeman the victim would by now have been dead and buried.

Warren Magro

Oct 29th 2009, 14:49

3 years for attempted murder, carrying a conceald weapon, endagering the public and since he has previous convictions for theft and assault (repeat offender) I would also conclude that he would not be allowed a gun licence (then again seing how law enforcment works here I may be wrong), so that would be owning a firearm without a licence.

Another farce.

J Oatmon

Oct 29th 2009, 14:42

MMM - So carrying a hand gun in the street and in a bar, then trying to kill someone with it gets you just 3 years in prison (2 with time off for good behaviour)!
No wonder only the 'legal / court personnel' have any respect the dysfunctional Maltese legal system - what a joke.

Charles Micallef

Oct 29th 2009, 14:38

Hi Ho Silver,

Another trigger happy Cowboy in our midst !