VI K 324/15
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Court sentenced defendant to fine for theft, applying mitigation for first-time offender and guilty plea.
Poland (PL)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe court found the defendant guilty of two theft offenses and sentenced him to a fine of 35 daily rates. The prosecution argued for a custodial sentence, but the court noted the defendant's first-time status, immediate confession, and remorse. Consequently, the court applied statutory mitigation to impose a lighter penalty instead of imprisonment.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 278 § 1 k.k.; Art. 58 § 3 k.k.: When a theft offense carries a potential sentence of imprisonment under five years, the court may impose a fine or restriction of liberty instead, particularly if the offender is a first-time criminal who has confessed and shown remorse.
Keywords
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theft conviction
statutory mitigation
first-time offender
confession of guilt
fine instead of imprisonment
restitution obligation
criminal procedure
Cited Legislation
AI generatedArt. 278 § 1 k.k.
Art. 58 § 3 k.k.
Art. 46 § 1 k.k.
Art. 230 § 2 k.p.k.
Art. 624 § 1 k.p.k.
Art. 17 ust. 1 ustawy z dnia 23 czerwca 1973 r. o opłatach w sprawach karnych
art. 278 § 1 k.k
art. 91 § 1 k.k
art. 58 k.k
art. 32 k.k