The court's decision reflects a balance between the severity of the offense and the defendant's mental state at the time of the incident.
The victim's family expressed dissatisfaction with the sentence, indicating a perceived leniency in the punishment for such a serious crime.
The case raises questions about the legal system's handling of hit-and-run incidents and the importance of victim involvement in judicial proceedings.
A 29-year-old man from Kassifa, Amir Azbarga, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the hit-and-run death of 9-year-old Hillel Yahharan in December 2022. The Beer Sheva District Court also revoked Azbarga's driving license for 42 months and ordered him to pay 20,000 shekels in compensation to Yahharan's family. Azbarga was convicted based on his confession as part of a plea agreement, but was only charged with abandonment, not injury. The court emphasized the moral obligation to assist injured persons after an accident, highlighting the seriousness of Azbarga's actions after the incident.
