Nightclub Rage Ends in Jail: Young Man Banned from Monaco After Spitting at Police
In court a young French man was sentenced for verbally and physically attacking law enforcement after a nightclub fight. The incident began late one night near a well-known bar, where police were called to break up a brawl. Instead of cooperating during the identity check, the intoxicated defendant became aggressive, refused to comply and was handcuffed by officers.
While being transported and later at a hospital for a medical check-up, he repeatedly insulted police and medical staff and spat at the officers. The court found his behaviour unacceptable and, noting the seriousness of assaulting public security personnel and sentenced him to three months in prison. Additional penalties included a five-year ban on staying in Monaco and €2,000 in damages awarded to the injured police officer.
Drugs, No Insurance and a Prison-Bound Stash
A man across the Eastern border from the Principality faced Monaco’s criminal court in January 2026 for repeat drug offences and traffic violations. During a police stop officers discovered he was driving under the influence of drugs and that his vehicle lacked insurance. A more thorough search uncovered nearly 75 grams of cannabis resin hidden in his car, allegedly intended for delivery inside a nearby prison.
Already previously convicted for driving under the influence of drugs, court revoked his previous suspended sentence and imposed a new sentence that included 18 months’ imprisonment, the confiscation of the vehicle and drugs, an insurance fine, and a five-year ban from Monaco.
High Behind the Wheel: Monaco Transport Driver Jailed After Passenger Injured
In another road-safety related case, a public transport driver employed in Monaco was convicted after being found driving under the influence of drugs during his shift. The incident unfolded when the driver braked suddenly to avoid a scooter, causing an elderly passenger to fall and sustain a serious fracture. Routine tests after the incident revealed active traces of a psychoactive substance in his bloodstream.
Monaco’s criminal court handed down a sentence of six months in prison, of which several months were suspended, along with a five-year driving prohibition in Monaco. This decision reflected newly tightened road safety laws aimed at protecting passengers and other road users.
