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The Supreme Court upholds a 12-year prison sentence for Amma Huay’s daughter for stealing from her parents.

Bangkok, The Supreme Court upholds the defendant's 12-year prison sentence, without parole, the daughter of Grandma Huay. Stealing parents' property While Attorney Ananchai Revealed that this is a new norm that has never been appealed before. In cases involving theft of parents At Phra Khanong Criminal Court Read the Supreme Court's judgment in the case in which "Ama Huay", aged 86 years, was the plaintiff, suing Mrs. Mawadee, her daughter, aged 57 years, the defendant, on charges of theft. In the case of secretly withdrawing more than 24 million baht from Mrs. Huay's account and transferring other assets while Mrs. Huay was recovering from coronary artery disease at the hospital. The incident occurred in 2017 The Court of First Instance ruled that The defendant was found guilty as charged and ordered to be imprisoned for 12 years without parole. Later, the defendant filed an appeal. And the Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the Court of First Instance, imprisoning 12 years, but the defendant filed an appeal, Mr. Anantchai Chaiyadej, Mrs. Huay's lawyer, revealed that the defendant wanted to fight on the legal grounds. The issue of theft of parents It is a case that can be settled. Including the need to file a complaint within 3 months, Grandma filed a complaint within 3 months, so the case does not expire. The Supreme Court therefore sentenced Ms. Mawadee to 12 years in prison without parole. It is also considered a new norm that has never been appealed before. In cases involving theft of parents She must file a complaint within 3 months, and the verdict has been informed to Mrs. Huay. Mrs. Huay is very happy and is not worried at all Source: Thai News Agency