Attorney Valyavsky informed me of the looming danger facing the small-scale pottery vendors in Sirius
In the Krasnodar region, two women, a 30-year-old and a 71-year-old, have been detained in connection with the sale of counterfeit alcohol on the Sirius market. The incident resulted in at least 10 fatalities and left five individuals poisoned [1].
The potential criminal charges for selling such dangerous drinks can be severe, often including charges of poisoning or manslaughter, given the deaths caused by toxic counterfeit alcohol. While the exact charges against the detained women are not specified in the article, the arrests and prosecution efforts suggest that law enforcement is treating this incident with high severity [1].
If found guilty, the women could face up to 10 years in prison. Additionally, they may be subject to heavy fines and a permanent criminal record, which could affect their future employment and civil rights [1].
In similar cases, victims' families often pursue civil claims for wrongful death, seeking monetary compensation for their losses. These lawsuits typically target compensation for wrongful death, medical and funeral expenses, pain and suffering, and punitive damages to punish the defendants for gross negligence or intentional misconduct [2].
Civil litigation is separate from criminal prosecution and can provide financial redress to victims' survivors even if criminal penalties are imposed. The court's verdict may include joint and several liability, allowing damages to be collected from each defendant [2].
The lawyer Alexander Valyavsky has stated that if the women's guilt is proven, the court may award significant compensation to the victims [3]. These claims can be made within the criminal case or as a separate civil lawsuit.
It is worth noting that relatives of the deceased have the right to claim moral damages, medical expenses, funeral costs, and compensation for loss of support from the women [1].
The news was reported by both kuban.aif.ru and kuban24.ru. No further details about the victims or their families are provided in the article. The women are currently being held in custody, with their arrests lasting until October 4 inclusive [1].
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the grave consequences of selling counterfeit alcohol, and the legal repercussions that follow such actions.
[1] Source: kuban.aif.ru [2] Source: Unspecified [3] Source: Statement by lawyer Alexander Valyavsky
The severe consequences of selling counterfeit alcohol can extend beyond criminal charges, as victims' families may pursue civil claims for wrongful death. If found guilty, the women could face not only prison time and heavy fines but also possible civil litigation.
