CLEAN : Depardieu faces fine licence suspension

The transcript discusses the high requisitions related to fines, emphasizing that fines should be proportionate to the income and wealth of the judged individuals. Gérard Depardieu's absence from court due to filming commitments is acknowledged and accepted by the tribunal and the prosecutor. There is a mutual agreement among all parties, including Depardieu, regarding his absence. His presence is deemed unnecessary for the legal debate, which is primarily juridical. The transcript concludes that his absence should not negatively impact the proceedings, as it is verifiable that he is currently filming elsewhere.

What is the main consideration for magistrates when pronouncing fines?

• The severity of the crime

• The public opinion

• The income and financial situation of the judged individuals

• The location of the court

Why was Gérard Depardieu absent from the initial hearing in April?

• He was on vacation

• He was unwell

• He was attending another court case

• He was filming a movie abroad

How did the court and prosecutor respond to Depardieu's absence?

• They acknowledged and accepted his absence

• They ignored his absence

• They postponed the hearing indefinitely

• They issued a warrant for his arrest

What was the nature of the debate in the court regarding Depardieu's case?

• It was a juridical debate

• It was a political debate

• It was a financial debate

• It was a public debate

What was Gérard Depardieu's stance on attending the court hearing?

• He attended the hearing

• He was willing to attend if a compatible date was found

• He refused to attend under any circumstances

• He was unaware of the hearing