A woman in her thirties from Roquebrune-Cap-Martin has been handed a six-month suspended prison sentence in Monaco after a violent confrontation with police during a traffic stop…
The case, heard earlier this week, centred on charges of resisting arrest, insulting officers and making death threats, with the defendant’s psychological state forming a key part of the proceedings.
As reported by Monaco Matin, the incident took place during the night of March 29–30 near the Saint-Roman interchange, where the driver was stopped for speeding. Unable to provide valid insurance documents, she refused to exit her vehicle, forcing officers to intervene. The situation quickly escalated, with the defendant struggling against police, issuing insults and threats, and physically lashing out. Officers involved stated they acted in accordance with procedure, citing concerns she might attempt to drive away.
In court, the defendant claimed she had been the victim of excessive force, pointing to injuries sustained during the arrest and confirming she had filed a complaint. However, magistrates made clear that this separate allegation would be examined independently.
Medical evidence presented during the hearing indicated the woman suffers from severe post-traumatic stress disorder linked to past trauma, which may have impaired her judgment at the time. While the court acknowledged this factor, it ruled she remained criminally responsible. She was also banned from entering Monaco for two years and ordered to pay damages to the officers involved.