Magistrate orders lawyer to refund client, calls criminal fee vacuum a breeding ground for abuse
Lawyer Roberto Montalto told to repay €3,500 after court finds he abandoned his client in criminal proceedings, with Magistrate Victor Axiak warning the absence of regulated...
Man absconds from rehab over fears of retaliation after reporting fellow resident for drinking
The accused claims he saw another programme participant drinking alcohol during a supervised outing
Court finds 2018 fireworks law changes breached residents’ fair trial rights, awards €40,000

The court awarded €40,000 to claimants who challenged a permit issued against the State Advocate and officers of the St Mary Fireworks Club of...

The court awarded €40,000 to claimants who...

Court cancels ‘Business Royals’ trademark over risk of confusion with Rothmans Royals

 The Civil Court, First Hall, has declared the Maltese registration of the ‘Business Royals’ tobacco trademark invalid, ruling that it takes...

 The Civil Court, First Hall, has declared the Maltese...

Former notary ordered to reimburse client nearly €33,000 over failed Senglea property deal

Former notary currently serving prison sentence ordered by civil courts to repay almost €33,000 to a woman who had entrusted him with funds for the...

Former notary currently serving prison sentence ordered by...

Court nullifies €8.4 million VAT assessment against Vitals subcontractor

Court rules that the Commissioner for Revenue failed to follow mandatory legal procedures and incorrectly used notification by publication when the...

Court rules that the Commissioner for Revenue failed to...

Former police officer handed suspended sentence for non-consensual sharing of intimate images

Former police officer admits to sending intimate photos of his former partner with third-parties   

Former police officer admits to sending intimate photos of...

Court finds Abner Aquilina fit to stand trial over murder of Paulina Dembska

Psychiatric experts tell court Abner Aquilina, who is charged with murdering Paulina Dembskla, is fit to stand trial as he withdraws insanity pleas, paving the...

Psychiatric experts tell court Abner Aquilina, who is...

Constitutional court rejects drug trafficking accused’s bid for non-jury trial

Accused, facing life imprisonment for cannabis trafficking, argued the denial of a bench trial exposed him to potential juror prejudice

Accused, facing life imprisonment for cannabis trafficking,...

Man seriously injured after two-storey fall in Gozo

45-year-old man from Mosta sustains serious injuries after falling from height...

45-year-old man from Mosta sustains serious injuries after...

Elderly man grievously injured in mechanical plough accident

The accident happened at around 1pm in a field in Mġarr

The accident happened at around 1pm in a field in Mġarr

Motorcycle driver grievously hurt after collision involving two cars

Preliminary investigations suggest that the motorcycle was involved in a...

Preliminary investigations suggest that the motorcycle was...

Elderly man grievously hurt after getting hit by pick-up truck

Preliminary investigations suggest that the elderly man was hit by an Isuzu...

Preliminary investigations suggest that the elderly man was...

Man behind alleged theft of luxury cars gets bail

Court hears how man allegedly stole an Audi S7, a Rolls-Royce Ghost and a...

Court hears how man allegedly stole an Audi S7, a...

Court hands suspended sentence to teen involved in Paceville stabbing incident

17-year-old youth handed suspended prison sentence after admitting to his involvement in a violent incident in Paceville which left three British nationals...

17-year-old youth handed suspended prison sentence after...

Two arraigned over Għargħur violent robbery and assault

Both accused pleaded guilty to the charges brought against them

Both accused pleaded guilty to the charges brought against...

Driver grievously injured in Tal-Barrani accident

Preliminary investigations suggest that the man was driving a Toyota Toyoace...

Preliminary investigations suggest that the man was driving...

Court of appeal rejects defamation claim by consultant gynaecologist

The case kicked off after a patient filed multiple complaints with authorities...

The case kicked off after a patient filed multiple...

Man handed suspended sentence over Żejtun domestic incident

A 44-year-old man was found guilty over a domestic dispute in Żejtun, with...

A 44-year-old man was found guilty over a domestic dispute...

Father pleads guilty to harassment charges as defence cites mental health struggles

A man admits to harassment charges linked to attempts to contact his daughter, as a court hears his defence argue he is struggling mentally after months...

A man admits to harassment charges linked to attempts to...