A nineteen -year -old man who accidentally shot a friend in March last year when they played with a gun in Voorburg, was sentenced on Thursday to a year of juvenile detention, of which 164 days are conditional. The 201 days unconditionally equal to his time in custody.
That means that Saifeddine El B. does not have to go back to prison. The man was just eighteen years old during the incident, but according to the probation service he behaves younger. That is why he was convicted of being a minor when the accident happened.
The conditional part of his sentence is still standing, with a probationary period of two years. The punishment corresponds to the requirement of the Public Prosecution Service (OM).
Shortly before the fatal incident, El. B Bought a converted gas pistol. Loading the weapon did not go well the first time, after which El B. put two patterns in the warehouse. After a test shot in a park, he says he returns to the weapon again.
El B. stated that he brought out the firearm in the night of the incident in the presence of his friend, nineteen -year -old Santiago. They would both have played with the weapon then. According to El B., Santiago focused the weapon on its own and pulled the tractor without knowing that the weapon was still loaded.
‘Suspect has fired deadly shot’
The Netherlands Forensic Institute comes to a different conclusion. “Based on the research results, the court concludes that not the victim but the suspect has fired the deadly shot,” the court reports The Hague.
If the victim had shot himself, there would be many more shot residues on his hands and clothing. In addition, the victims of the victim point out that he was shot at a greater distance.
The court therefore ruled that the El B. shot his friend. According to the court, he did not intentionally, but he was careless. The court spoke El B. free of manslaughter, but did condemned him for death.
In addition to youth detention, El B. receives compulsory treatment, daytime activities and guidance. He is not allowed to contact the relatives and must pay them compensation of more than 50,000 euros.
He is also not allowed to visit his friend’s grave and receives a location ban for a part of The Hague to avoid his “old social circles”.
A 19-year-old man who accidentally shot a friend dead last march while they play with a gun in Voorburg has been sentenced on thursday to one year or juvenile detention, or which 164 days are suspended. The 201 Days Unconditional Are Equal to his Time in Pre-Trial Detention.
That means saifeddine el B. Does not have to return to prison. The Man was just Eighteen Years Old Duration the Incident, But According to the Probation Service He Behaves Younger. That is why he has leg convicted as if hey a minor when the accident happened.
The Suspended Part of his Sentence Still stands, With A Probation Period of Two Years. The Sentence is in line with the demand of the public prosecution service (OM).
Shortly Before the Fatal Incident, El. B had bought a converted gas pistol. Loading the weapon did not go well the first time, after which El B. Put Two cartridges in The Magazine. After a test shot in a park, he said he put the weapon away again.
El B. Stated that he took the Firearm again on the night of the incident in the presence of his friend, the nineteen-year-old Santiago. They would bone have played with the weapon. Accordance to El B., Santiago Pointed the Weapon at himself and Pulled the Trigger Without Knowing That The Weapon was Still Loaded.
‘Suspect fired fatal shot’
The Netherlands Forensic Institute Comes to a Different Conclusion. “Based on the research results, The Court concludes that not the Victim but the suspect fired the fatal shot,” Reports the Court in the Hague.
If the Victim had shot himself, there would be much more gunshot residue on his hands and clothing. In Addition, The Injuries of the Victim Indicate That He was shot from a Greater Dristance.
The Court Therefore Ruled That El B. Shot His Friend Dead. Accordance to the court, he did not do this intentionally, but he was careless. The Court Therefore Acquitted El B. or Manslaughter, But Convicted Him of Death by Negligence.
In Addition to Juvenile Detmention, El B. Will Receive Mandatory Treatment, Day Care and Guidance. He is not allowed to contact the relatives and must pay them compensation of more than 50,000 euros.
He is also not allowed to visit his friend’s grave and will be banned from a part of the Hague to avoid his “old social circles”.