Assault Case: Flevia Bettar Pleads Guilty and Receives Fine
Background
A 31-year-old woman, Flevia Bettar, has been sentenced to a RM2,000 fine, or two months’ jail in default, for assaulting another woman in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
The Incident
Flevia was charged with committing the offence against Siti Norafatin Samlee, 34, at 1.10am on January 14 at a clubhouse in Tanjung Aru. The charge under Section 323 of the Penal Code is punishable by up to a year in prison, a maximum fine of RM2,000, or both, upon conviction.
The Prosecution’s Case
The prosecution told the court that Siti was at the clubhouse with three friends and had spoken to a customer at the next table after noticing him playing a game. As Siti was leaving the clubhouse, the customer threw a glass at her, which she blocked. At the same time, Flevia, a friend of the customer, hit Siti with a high heel, causing injuries to her nose and head.
Defence’s Plea
Lawyer Rizwandean Bukhary Borhan appealed to the court to let his client off with a fine, saying this was her first offence and that she was remorseful for her actions.
Judge’s Verdict
Deputy public prosecutor Haikal Hazwan Yatin however asked the court to impose "an appropriate sentence". Flevia pleaded guilty to the charge of voluntarily causing hurt before magistrate Wan Farrah Fariza Wan Ghazali.
Sentence
Flevia was slapped with a RM2,000 fine, or two months’ jail in default, for her actions.
Conclusion
The case highlights the importance of responsible behavior and respect for others. Flevia’s actions were unacceptable and resulted in harm to another person. The sentence imposed by the court is a reminder that such behavior will not be tolerated.
FAQs
- What was Flevia charged with?
- Flevia was charged with voluntarily causing hurt.
- What was the sentence imposed on Flevia?
- Flevia was sentenced to a RM2,000 fine, or two months’ jail in default.
- What was the nature of the incident?
- The incident involved a physical altercation between Flevia and Siti Norafatin Samlee at a clubhouse in Tanjung Aru.