Judge Slashes Fine for Illegal Caravan Park to NIS 40,000
A local court in Kfar Saba has imposed a fine of only NIS 40,000 on a couple who admitted to illegally splitting a residential structure and establishing a caravan site on agricultural land in Ramat Hashavim. The court took the couple's health condition into consideration when determining the penalty.
Initially, the couple faced a potential fine of NIS 150,000. However, the judge significantly reduced this amount after reviewing the case and the defendants' circumstances. The illegal construction involved dividing a residential building and creating a caravan park on land zoned for agriculture.
The couple pleaded guilty to the charges. The court's decision to reduce the fine, despite the severity of the illegal construction and its location, has drawn attention. The case highlights the court's discretion in sentencing, particularly when personal circumstances like health issues are presented.
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