Appeals court upholds 16-year sentence for 2022 shooting in Oroklini

On July 9, the Cyprus Court of Appeal upheld a 16-year prison sentence for a man convicted of attempted murder following a 2022 shooting in Oroklini, Larnaca. The incident resulted in injuries to a 42-year-old man and a six-year-old child. The defendant had pleaded guilty to seven charges at the Larnaca Criminal Court, including conspiracy to commit murder, two counts of attempted murder, and weapons offenses. He was originally sentenced to seven years for conspiracy, 16 years for each count of attempted murder, and six years for firearms-related charges. In his appeal, the defendant argued that the 16-year sentences were excessively harsh and lacked sufficient justification. The Court of Appeal dismissed both grounds of appeal, ruling that the initial sentence was well-reasoned and that the defendant's responsibility for the actions was clear. The court concluded that the Criminal Court had correctly assessed the severity of the crimes and the mitigating factors provided.