Court dismisses prosecution for performing official duties while intoxicated, citing lack of specific intent to harm public safety.
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AI generatedThe court dismissed the prosecution against the defendant for performing official duties while intoxicated. The prosecution argued that the defendant's presence at the workplace while under the influence constituted a breach of duty, but the defense contended that no specific intent to endanger public safety existed. The court ruled that without evidence of a specific intent to harm public safety or a direct causal link to a dangerous outcome, the statutory elements for the crime were not met.
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AI generatedUstawa z dnia 6 czerwca 1997 r. o odpowiedzialności karnej; Ustawa z dnia 6 czerwca 1997 r. Kodeks karny: The court established that performing official duties while intoxicated does not constitute a crime unless there is specific intent to endanger public safety or a direct causal link to a dangerous consequence.
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skazanie za podejmowanie w stanie po użyciu alkoholu czynności służbowych