Appeals court upholds three-year prison sentence for burglary and domestic violence

On October 27, 2026, the Appeals Court of Cyprus rejected an appeal filed by a man convicted of burglarizing a residence in Limassol in May 2025. The defendant sought a reduction of his three-year imprisonment sentence, claiming it was excessively harsh due to his personal circumstances, including psychiatric issues, substance addiction, homelessness, and a lack of family support.

The court unanimously upheld the original ruling, determining that the sentence was proportionate to the severity of his crimes. The defendant had stolen items valued at €18,520. In addition to the burglary and theft, the sentencing included two pending cases of domestic violence, harassment, physical and psychological abuse of his wife, and violations of a restraining order, all of which the defendant had admitted to during the initial proceedings.

The Limassol District Court had originally imposed concurrent sentences of three years for burglary and two years for theft. By confirming this decision, the Appeals Court finalized that the defendant must serve the full duration of the sentence immediately, citing the gravity of the combined criminal offenses and his history of non-compliance with legal orders regarding his spouse.