Criminal proceedings possible

Why drunk drivers now face imprisonment even without an accident!

No injuries, just a fender bender. Nevertheless, a drunk driver ended up in front of the criminal court.(Bild: Kerstin Wassermann)

The law has changed dramatically in recent years when it comes to drink-driving. Formerly a kind of "trivial offense", unconditional prison sentences are now quite common for serious or even fatal accidents. Now a case from Carinthia shows that charges are possible even without victims!

Drunk drivers should take note of the approach taken by the public prosecutor's office in Klagenfurt: Even if there are no injuries and, as in this case, only a torn off side mirror, drunk drivers can still face imprisonment.