Surprise in the case of Lucas Hernández (25)!
The Bayern star was supposed to appear in front of the Madrid criminal court on Tuesday at 11 a.m. to be officially informed that he had to face a six-month prison sentence within ten days.
Reason: disregard of his ban on approaching his girlfriend at the time Amelia (34) in 2017. A punishment for a physical abuse against Amelia, with whom he is now reconciled and married.
But to avoid media hype, the Frenchman appeared in court on Monday to receive his detention letter.
► Does Hernández really have to go to jail in ten days?
Not clear. Hernández has now filed a new appeal with Section 26 of the Madrid Regional Court. The first was thrown out by the lower-ranking criminal court. Hernández has to hope for his acquittal before October 28th. If there is no judgment by then, he must begin his detention. The only loophole: an application to be allowed to stay at large until the verdict. Exit? Uncertain.
► How can Hernández still prevent his imprisonment?
If the regional court ruled against him, there are only two legal hopes left, according to Spanish lawyer Carlos Barceló. The expert in criminal law on BILD: “In addition to an amendment suit before the criminal court, there is only a petition for clemency before the Ministry of Justice.”
► Could Hernández serve his imprisonment in Germany?
Barceló: “Should he have to be in custody, he could also compete in Germany, provided that he is domiciled there. Due to the short sentence, Lucas could also serve his sentence in a detention center. “
The world champion could do his job as a footballer and would only have to be detained in the evenings.
Similarly, Bavaria’s honorary president Uli Hoeneß (69) served the last part of his imprisonment for tax evasion.
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