The 44-year-old László Matolcsi is the first perpetrator of violent crimes in Zala county to be sentenced on the basis of the “three-strikes” principle.

As this was Matolcsi’s third conviction, the judge has no discretion in setting a jail term. Matolcsi will be eligible for parole in 20 years.

He stole a total of Ft 22 million from banks in Somogy, Zala and Vas counties."

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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