Arta Gecaj, the lawyer representing the driver who caused the death of two minors and the injury of another, has revealed details from the trial that took place today at the Durrës Court, where the 57-year-old was sentenced to 'prison arrest'.
She told the media that her client, Nikoll Radaçi, is psychologically distressed, while adding that he has expressed remorse for the incident.
The lawyer said that he faces 3 charges, and faces a sentence of 5 to 20 years.
"The court ordered the defendant to be remanded in custody. The prosecution has filed 3 charges against the defendant. He has not spoken in court, has not given any explanation. I have been appointed by the state to carry out the defense. He is accused of violating traffic rules. For driving while intoxicated and causing death. He faces a prison sentence of 5 to 20 years. He is also accused of leaving the scene of an accident. He has expressed remorse. Even today he seemed to be in a serious psychological state. What he has expressed still stands," she said.