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Sarafov: The Prosecutor's Office will be uncompromising towards all those who drove after drinking and drugs

He recommends that prosecutors throughout the country ask the court to impose the most severe measure of restraint - "detention in custody", when driving after drinking is established

Apr 28, 2025 17:21 33

Sarafov: The Prosecutor's Office will be uncompromising towards all those who drove after drinking and drugs  - 1

The Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Bulgaria (PRB) will be uncompromising towards all drivers of motor vehicles (MPV) who are found to be driving after drinking alcohol and/or drugs.

This is stated in the position of Acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov in connection with the measure of restraint "detention in custody" imposed today, 28.04.2025, by the District Court-Kyustendil of a driver, brought as a defendant by the Kyustendil District Prosecutor's Office for intentionally causing death while driving a vehicle while intoxicated and without a driver's license.

Borislav Sarafov recommends that prosecutors across the country request the court to impose the most severe preventive measure - "detention in custody", when driving after consuming alcohol or narcotics is established, resulting in a fatal traffic accident.

Prosecutors are encouraged to qualify driving after consuming alcohol and/or narcotics as an intentional crime in order to create a lasting judicial practice that will ensure the imposition of effective and fair penalties for offenders.