The offense was noted on June 13, 2021 in Tervuren, where Laurent lives. The case was due to be heard on March 4, 2022 but had been postponed at the prince’s request. “Usually, in such a case, a defendant gets away with a fine,” said police judge Sophie Lodewyckx. But that depends on how long the certificate has expired and whether there have been any precedents. The penalty can go up to 80,000 euros or consist of a prison sentence ranging from eight days to three months.
