Listen to Australian and world news and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts.TRANSCRIPTAfter decades in hiding, Australian fugitive James Dalamangas has fronted court in Patras in Western Greece.Greek authorities allege Mr Dalamangas had been living under a false identity at an off-the-grid property until he was arrested this week.He is wanted by Australian authorities over the death of George Giannopoulous, a father-of-two who was fatally stabbed while breaking up a fight at the Pariziana nightclub in Belmore in Sydney's south-west in 1999.Speaking outside the court, Mr Dalamangas' lawyer, Nikos Apostolopoulos, says his client's Greek citizenship, and the length of time since the alleged offence, means extradition to Australia should not proceed."Mr Dalamangas is protected as a Greek Citizen by the laws of the Greek State But even in the case of the decision serving differently, they have the right to appeal."Mr Sarlas says while Greece and Australia do share a 1991 extradition treaty, in this case, it will likely have no impact."I can see that there's an exception that says that when the person who's extradition is requested, but according to either conducting state has become immune because of lapse of time, they still cannot be extradited."But, he says Greek authorities are also alleging Mr Dalamangas had been living under a false identity, which could result in a separate trial."It is an offense that took place in Greece, so only the Greek law is applicable in this case