In Astana, a court sentenced a man to three years in prison for using force against police officers after an incident in the courtyard of a residential building. He was intoxicated, insulted law enforcement officers, and offered resistance.
HOW THE CONFLICT OCCURRED
According to the prosecutor's office of the city of Astana, the incident took place in the courtyard of a residential building. The man was intoxicated and failed to comply with the lawful demands of police officers.
He swore at them, insulted the honour and dignity of the law enforcement officers, and also offered resistance and used physical force.
As a result of the unlawful actions, the police officers sustained bodily injuries that did not cause harm to their health.
WHAT DECISION THE COURT MADE
The state prosecutor presented evidence of the defendant's guilt in court. During the court hearing, the man fully admitted his guilt and expressed remorse.
The court found him guilty and sentenced him to imprisonment for a term of 3 years. The sentence has entered into legal force.
WHAT THE PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE REMINDED
The prosecutor's office in Astana reminded that insulting representatives of authority and using violence against law enforcement officers carries criminal liability.
The department urges citizens to comply with the requirements of the law.
CONTEXT
Incidentally, similar cases have previously been recorded in other regions. For example, in Kostanay, a police officer was attacked by a group of men after being told off for a breach of public order. A case was opened against the attackers under the article on the use of violence against a representative of authority.
Furthermore, in the Atyrau region, a group of citizens used physical force against police officers during the performance of their official duties. As a result of the incident, two law enforcement officers sustained injuries. A criminal case has been opened under article 380 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan ("Threat or violent acts against a representative of authority").