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VI K 169/15 AI generated

Court convicted driver of negligent death, suspended sentence with fine and costs due to confession and remorse.

Case Number VI K 169/15
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The court convicted the defendant of negligent death under Article 177 § 2 of the Criminal Code and sentenced him to one year of imprisonment. The defendant admitted guilt, expressed sincere remorse, and was a first-time offender, which the court weighed against the intentional nature of the traffic violation. Consequently, the court suspended the sentence for three years, imposed a fine, and ordered the defendant to pay court costs and expenses.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 177 § 2 k.k.; Art. 69 § 1, 2 k.k.; Art. 70 § 2 k.k.; Art. 71 § 1 k.k.; Art. 627 k.p.k.: The court may impose a suspended sentence for negligent death when the offender confesses, shows remorse, and presents a positive criminological prognosis, provided the threat of execution serves educational goals.

Keywords

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negligent death suspended sentence traffic accident confession of guilt court costs fine imposition criminological prognosis

Cited Legislation

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Art. 177 § 2 k.k.
Art. 69 § 1 i 2 k.k.
Art. 70 § 2 k.k.
Art. 71 § 1 k.k.
Art. 627 k.p.k.
Art. 2 ust. 1 pkt. 3 ustawy z dnia 23 czerwca 1973 r. o opłatach w sprawach karnych
Art. 3 ust. 2 ustawy z dnia 23 czerwca 1973 r. o opłatach w sprawach karnych
art. 177 § 2 k.k
art. 70 § 2 k.k
art. 71 § 1 k.k

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