Drunk man wants to go to prison - and now has to

Climbed over the fence - Drunk man wants to go to prison - and now has to

A 33-year-old man who attempted to break into the Sehnde Detention Center in Hannover, Germany, in a drunken state in December 2022, will spend the next seven months in prison. The judgment was handed down by Judge Robert Glaß of the Lehrte District Court on Tuesday during the sentencing explanation. The man has two previous convictions for drunkenness, which the judge described as "relatively rare." His probation is still ongoing. The attempt to enter the prison was unusual: "Most people want out."

According to the court's conviction, the defendant intended to visit the JVA in December 2022 but was denied entry due to his drunkenness. He jumped over a fence and sat on the grass between the fence and the prison wall. When approached by police officers, he resisted. For this, he was brought before the court but failed to appear for the first main trial date in November. The result was a commitment to so-called disciplinary detention in Sehnde.

The defendant was charged with attempted unlawful entry into the Sehnde Detention Center and resistance. The prosecutor demanded a one-year prison sentence without probation in her plea, while the defendant's attorney requested a fine.

1. The Sehnde Detention Center, located in Hannover, Germany, is known for its strict processes and secure facilities, serving as a correctional institution for various criminals.
2. The local court in Lower Saxony, specifically the Lehrte District Court in Hanover, will oversee the 33-year-old man's seven-month prison sentence after his conviction for attempting to break into the Sehnde Detention Center.
3. Despite the colorful mural depicting various scenes on the exterior walls of the Sehnde Detention Center, the man learned that attempting unlawful entry and resistance will result in severe consequences, leading to further incarceration.
4. While the defendant awaits his seven-month sentence in the prison's confines, he may reflect on the error of his ways and consider how a better understanding of the legal processes and the consequences of criminal actions could lead to a brighter future upon his release.

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