II K 74/17 AI generated

Court convicts gambling machine operator of illegal operation and imposes suspended prison sentence with fine.

Case Number II K 74/17

Court / Authority Sąd powszechny

Jurisdiction

Poland (PL)

Decision Date 2017-06-19

Outcome Allowed / Granted

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Legislator summary

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The court convicted the defendant of illegally operating gambling machines in violation of the Gambling Act and prior criminal convictions. The prosecution argued for a strict penalty due to the defendant's recidivism and high income, while the defense likely contested the severity or procedural aspects. The court found the defendant guilty, imposed a five-month suspended prison sentence and a fine, reasoning that the suspended term would serve as an effective deterrent given the defendant's financial capacity.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 107 § 1 kks; Art. 37 § 1 pkt 4 kks; Art. 91 § 1 kk; Art. 69 § 1 kk; Art. 70 § 1 kk; Art. 20 § 2 kks; Art. 30 § 5 kks: The court may impose a suspended prison sentence for gambling offenses committed within five years of a prior fine, provided the defendant's financial situation allows for effective deterrence and the suspension serves individual and general prevention goals.

Keywords

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illegal gambling machines recidivism five years suspended prison sentence gambling act violation criminal fine calculation confiscation of evidence procedural costs