The court has been examining the case of V. Giraitytė-Juškevičienė, a member of the Marijampole council, who submitted fuel receipts from her relatives, including her cousins. She argued that her busy schedule, which involved responding to community concerns and attending meetings with voters, justified the use of fuel documented through relatives. Giraitytė-Juškevičienė maintained that all the fuel expenses were directly related to her duties as a council member.

During the proceedings, Judge Linas Šiukšta expressed surprise that the acquitted individual had not provided testimony earlier in the case. At the Kaunas District Court, Giraitytė-Juškevičienė delivered a speech outlining her position, but the presiding judge did not pose any questions. This lack of inquiry drew criticism, as Judge Šiukšta noted it seemed that the concerns raised by the case were not thoroughly investigated by the lower court.

The Lithuanian Appeals Court judges raised numerous questions for Giraitytė-Juškevičienė during the appeals process, indicating their desire for clarity on the matter. The developments in this case reflect broader issues of transparency and accountability in local government operations. A careful examination of how council members manage resources and expenses could have significant implications for public trust in local governance.