Sergio Peña case: Swedish Prosecutor’s Office requested prison for the Peruvian for drunk driving and without a license

The Swedish Prosecutor’s Office requested jail for Sergio Peña for drunk driving and this is how the Peruvian reacted.

Sergio Peña has been going through a difficult time. And it is that the current Malmo footballer appeared before the Swedish court after being arrested last April for driving while intoxicated and without a driver’s license.

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The former Alianza Lima player finished his club’s training this morning and went to the Malmö district courtroom, where he presented his defense, with the help of an interpreter and in the company of his lawyer.

“It is clear that I made a mistake. A mistake I regret. This is the first time this has happened to me, he began, admitting to having driven while seriously intoxicated but not having driven illegally”, were the first words of the ‘Inca’.

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During the session, “Peñita” told details of the day on which he committed the crime. “I had dinner with a friend from Denmark. I drank four or five glasses of wine for five or six hours.” Just as he was also surprised to be stopped, since he had driven at normal speed (40 km).

In addition, he received harsh questions from the prosecutor. “What was the idea of ​​taking the car, drinking wine and then getting back in the car, the prosecutor asked?” To which he replied the following: I repeat that I did not feel drunk. But I also know that it was a mistake since it is not allowed.

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“How did the idea come about when you know it’s illegal?” Was another of the lawyer’s questions. “At the time I wasn’t thinking in the right way, I just had it in my head that I could drive. It was the first time it had happened, ”he replied.

This was reported by the Swedish media, Sport Bladet, the request for jail from the Swedish Prosecutor’s Office as punishment for Sergio Peña.

The Swedish Prosecutor’s Office wrapped up the meeting, seeking a prison sentence for Sergio Peña for aggravated drunk driving and illegal driving, while the lawyer for the Malmo midfielder appealed that he should be sentenced to probation and 50 hours of community service, under the following arguments:

According to the defense of the member of the Peruvian team, he should be acquitted of illegal driving since he had his Peruvian driver’s license, which he used in different European countries, and was unaware that he had to apply for one from the Swedish nation after living for a lot of time.

Likewise, he put on the table that Sergio Peña suffered a deduction of one month’s salary and that if he went to prison, he would be suspended by Malmo. “He is not a criminal, he does not belong to a Swedish prison,” the lawyer asserted.

The 27-year-old logged off, admitting his mistake, promising he won’t do it again and sending a strong message: “I’ve been severely punished. My face has appeared in the media in both Sweden and Peru.”

Sergio Peña has played 31 games and scored 3 goals with the Peruvian team. (Getty Images)

After hearing your defense and the defense of your lawyer, the judge will define your sanction, which could be going to jail. This new trial is scheduled for June 14 of this year.

Niclas Carlnén, Malmo’s chief executive, spoke to the Football Channel about the problem facing Sergio Peña. “Until then (retrial day), I don’t really have comment, but we’ll wait until we have the facts. After that, we will discuss where we are.”

The member of the Swedish club affirmed that “Peñita” will continue playing and highlighted his conduct off the pitch. “Just like he said before, he was sorry for what happened. But after that he has been very professional in his work”.

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While the Peruvian’s sanction is defined, his Malmo club will face Degerfors IF on date 11 of the Swedish First Division. This match will take place on Monday, June 5 at 12:10 p.m. at Eleda Stadium.

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