Singer Christos Mastoras was arrested in Athens for driving under the influence of alcohol and faces charges of dangerous driving. His blood alcohol level was found to be above the legal limit, leading to his arrest after attempting to flee a traffic checkpoint. The case raises questions about alcohol limits and penalties for driving under the influence, with Greek law stipulating fines, vehicle immobilization, and potential license withdrawal for violators. Mastoras’ trial is set for February 6.
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Greek singer Christos Mastoras has been released from custody ahead of his trial on Thursday, February 6, following charges of driving under the influence and dangerous driving. The court granted him a three-day postponement, allowing him to remain free until the hearing.
Peter Koutsogiannakis, known for his repeated offenses, left a cyclist to die before causing another dangerous crash in a stolen car. His actions reflect a pattern of lawlessness, as highlighted by Judge Frances Hogan during sentencing in Melbourne’s County Court. Despite a decade-long criminal record and a lack of remorse, Koutsogiannakis was sentenced to up to seven years and ten months in prison, with a minimum of five years and three months before parole eligibility.
Christopher Dylan Joannidis, 30, has pleaded guilty to five counts of dangerous driving causing death following a tragic crash near the Victoria-NSW border. The incident occurred on April 20, 2023, on the Murray Valley Highway at Strathmerton, resulting in the deaths of Debbie Markey and her four passengers. Joannidis failed to give way at a highway intersection, colliding with a Nissan Navara, which then crashed into a B-double truck, killing all five occupants. Joannidis and his passenger sustained minor injuries, while the truck driver was hospitalized.