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VI K 262/16 AI generated

Court suspended prosecution for drunk driving due to low alcohol levels and significant personal hardship. Verdict: partially_allowed.

Case Number VI K 262/16
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
Decision Date
Outcome Partially Allowed

Legislator summary

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The court suspended the prosecution for drunk driving, imposing a two-year probation period instead of a suspended sentence. The defendant admitted guilt and argued that his lack of a driver's license caused severe financial and family difficulties. The court ruled that the minor social harm and the defendant's personal circumstances justified a lighter penalty, including a one-year driving ban and a fine.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 178a § 1 kk; Art. 66 § 1 kk; Art. 67 § 1 kk; Art. 67 § 3 kk; Art. 63 § 4 kk; Art. 627 k.p.k.: When the social harm of a drunk driving offense is minor and the offender faces significant personal hardship, the court may suspend prosecution and impose a lighter penalty rather than a suspended sentence.

Keywords

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drunk driving offense suspended prosecution minor social harm personal hardship probation period driving ban financial obligations

Cited Legislation

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Art. 178a § 1 kk
Art. 66 § 1 kk
Art. 67 § 1 kk
Art. 67 § 3 kk
Art. 63 § 4 kk
Art. 627 k.p.k.

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