Elistinian to stand trial for drunkenness re-run

The Prosecutor’s office of Elista approved the indictment in the criminal case against the 66-year-old citizen. He is charged under Part 1 of Art. 264.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (driving a car by a person who is in a state of intoxication, subjected to administrative punishment for a similar offense).

The supervisory authority found that on the night of June 29, the man again drove a Lada Granta car under the influence. He was stopped by police officers.

A car driven by a man has been arrested. The criminal case was sent to the Elista City Court.

The prosecutor’s office stressed that for committing such a crime, alternative punishments are provided, including imprisonment for up to two years with deprivation of the right to drive a vehicle for up to three years, as well as confiscation of a car into the state’s income.