The prosecution corroborated its proposal with its explanation that the suspect could repeat the same crime if being free and underscored the fact that Mamic had criminal records for breaching public peace as well as for violating traffic norms, all of which proves that Mamic can be considered as a man who disrespects the legal system.

The prosecution also finds that Mamic's invective against Minister Jovanovic weighs heavily on the situation in the country ahead of the forthcoming qualifier between Croatia's and Serbia's national teams for the World Football Championship. The first fixture is scheduled for 22 March in Zagreb and the return game is due on 6 September in Belgrade.

The Zagreb municipal prosecutor's office recalls that in his public statements the suspect has shown his open intolerance of member of other minorities.

Mamic on Friday uttered a series of insults against Jovanovic on Soundset Plavi Radio, claiming that the minister "hates everything that is Croatian" and that "as a Serb who never worked in education or sports, he can't run this most important department in Croatia." Mamic spent the night in custody after he was brought in for questioning by the police on Friday evening.

If found guilty, Mamic may serve a term of up to three years.