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Because he hit a boy: Entrepreneur in court!
A verdict is expected at the Bergen auf Rügen district court against an entrepreneur who is said to have hit a 13-year-old.
Because he hit a boy: Entrepreneur in court!
A verdict against a 47-year-old entrepreneur is eagerly awaited today in the Bergen District Court. The man is suspected of deliberately hitting a 13-year-old boy from Bremen with his car in Prora on Rügen in August last year. The public prosecutor's office is charging him with grievous bodily harm, hit-and-run and dangerous interference in traffic. The question arises for those affected and the public: What are the consequences of such an incident?
The defendant described the incident as a catastrophe and emphasized that he never intentionally wanted to harm anyone. Nevertheless, several classmates of the now 14-year-old student have testified that the man deliberately hit the boy and caused him serious injuries. The incident was initiated by a provocative gesture by the boy who showed the driver the middle finger. A technical report is to be presented on Monday, which may provide further insights into what is happening. After the defendant's statement, pleas and the verdict are planned, which further creates tension for everyone involved.
Legal context of dangerous bodily harm
What exactly does “dangerous bodily harm” mean in this context? This special form of bodily harm, which is regulated in the German Criminal Code under Section 224, falls between minor and serious bodily harm. This means that in certain circumstances it can have serious legal consequences. According to Juraforum, dangerous bodily harm includes various types of crimes, including the use of a motor vehicle. In the worst case, this can result in a prison sentence of up to 10 years. The sentence is determined by the severity of the crime and the perpetrator's intent, while also taking into account the victim's injuries.
To illustrate the dimension of the issue, statistics from the Federal Criminal Police Office show that the number of cases of dangerous and serious bodily harm recorded by the police in Germany has varied in recent years, which underlines the social relevance of such offenses. Between 2014 and 2024, these numbers are of great importance for the public discussion about security and legislation. Anyone interested can view a detailed breakdown of the cases via Statista.
The drama of such a case is reflected not only in the legal framework, but also in people's everyday lives. This is where questions arise about road safety and responsible driving. The outcome of the trial will concern many in the region and will be discussed beyond the borders of Rügen. In such scenarios, the question often arises as to the extent to which provocative behavior on the roads can have consequences and what responsibility drivers must assume.