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A woman was sentenced to 5 years and 6 months in prison for the culpable homicide of a 4-year-old girl named Anastasia in 2022. The court found Mariana Coșofreț guilty of hitting the child while driving without a license. The sentence includes 4 years and 6 months for homicide and an additional 3 years suspended for driving without a license. The family of the victim was awarded over 1.5 million lei in moral damages. This case has highlighted the impact of the Anastasia Law, which prevents suspended sentences for drivers involved in fatal accidents while unlicensed or under the influence. The decision can be appealed.