Judge rejects request by accused drug offender to move case to Magistrates’ Court
Criminal Court rules that evidence surrounding 333g of heroin, cash, and electronic scales suggests possible commercial intent, making the case too serious for the lower court to...
Man handed suspended sentence for frightening ex-partner with screwdriver
Court finds 32-year-old guilty of domestic violence charges, says early guilty plea and clean criminal record warrant non-effective prison term
All five accused cleared in Melvin Theuma phantom job case after testimony ruled inadmissible

Court throws out evidence as middleman refuses cross-examination; prosecution to appeal

Court throws out evidence as middleman refuses...

Man officially cleared of drug trafficking charges after appeals court confirms jury decision

Jonathan Roger Portelli cleared of all drug trafficking charges after court of appeal upholds acquittal

Jonathan Roger Portelli cleared of all drug trafficking...

Father acquitted of abuse charges after daughters’ fabricated allegations exposed in court

The court deplores the fact that police and judicial resources were consumed by two minors and a mother who 'clearly could not understand the serious...

The court deplores the fact that police and judicial...

Court hears how drug suspect was absent during residence search which uncovered 76kg of cocaine

Police officers admit they carried out search of residence of man charged with trafficking 76kg of cocaine worth around €9 million, without a search...

Police officers admit they carried out search of residence...

Woman accused of stealing wallet from parked car

She initially pleaded guilty but withdrew her plea after she was informed of...

She initially pleaded guilty but withdrew her plea after...

Evidence gaps leave only one illegal cigarette carton proven in tobacco case

Smuggling case almost collapsed entirely after a court ruled that sloppy evidence handling by Customs left only one carton of illegal cigarettes proven against...

Smuggling case almost collapsed entirely after a court...

Man who raided ex-partner’s home and stole bag from ambulance handed suspended sentence

Man handed suspended sentence for two aggravated thefts, illegal entry and car damage

Man handed suspended sentence for two aggravated thefts,...

Woman who attacked grandmother for drug money remanded in custody

Accused, 28, allegedly grabbed grandmother by the neck and threatened to kill...

Accused, 28, allegedly grabbed grandmother by the neck and...

Motorcyclist fined after hitting and injuring pedestrian at zebra crossing

The woman suffered a broken rib and elbow

The woman suffered a broken rib and elbow

Pair handed probation order for theft from a residence in Santa Venera

Probation officer recommended such punishment due to their willingness to reform and a troubled upbringing

Probation officer recommended such punishment due to their...

Motorcyclist grievously injured in Pietà traffic accident

A motorcyclist is being treated for serious injuries after crashing in...

A motorcyclist is being treated for serious injuries after...

Valletta crash: Urine analysis confirms excessive alcohol levels in Benjamin Chetcuti’s system

A court medical expert testifies that a toxicological analysis of the accused's urine sample shows that the accused drank an exceptional amount...

A court medical expert testifies that a toxicological...

State to appeal landmark ruling granting parole review to life prisoner

Government to challenge ruling that life-sentence prisoners must be given access to parole review, after court finds automatic exclusion amounts to inhuman and...

Government to challenge ruling that life-sentence prisoners...

Industrial Tribunal rules French Embassy unfairly dismissed accountant

Industrial Tribunal finds French Embassy in Malta unjustly dismissed finance and administration employee Stephan Maurice Georges Saurin, ordering €8,500...

Industrial Tribunal finds French Embassy in Malta unjustly...

Arrest warrant for man wanted for importing drugs, handling stolen vehicle

German authorities issue arrest warrant for man wanted over drug importation and handling of stolen vehicle

German authorities issue arrest warrant for man wanted over...

Regularisation cannot legitimise structures that disturb neighbours, court rules

Court rejects homeowner’s request to regularise a rooftop pigeon loft

Court rejects homeowner’s request to regularise a...

Court rejects recusal bid in constitutional fair-hearing case

Court rules that comments made when refusing a provisional measure do not...

Court rules that comments made when refusing a provisional...

76 people arrested in immigration inspections across Malta and Gozo

Police carried out inspections on public buses, private cars and commercial...

Police carried out inspections on public buses, private...