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II K 976/17 AI generated

Court imposes fine and costs for negligent traffic accident where victim contributed to collision.

Case Number II K 976/17
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The court convicted the defendant of negligent traffic accident, sentencing him to a fine of 120 daily rates and ordering him to pay court costs. The prosecution argued the victim contributed to the crash by speeding and failing to exercise due care, while the defense claimed the defendant acted without intent. The court upheld the conviction, noting the victim's significant contribution to the accident and finding the fine proportionate despite the change in legal qualification.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 177 § 2 kk; Art. 37a kk; Art. 42 § 1 kk; Art. 627 k.p.k.; Art. 629 k.p.k. - A court may impose a fine for negligent traffic offenses where the victim contributed to the accident, and may decline additional punitive measures like vehicle bans if the circumstances do not warrant such severe restrictions.

Keywords

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negligent traffic accident negligence in traffic victim contribution criminal fine court costs vehicle ban restriction proportionality of penalty

Cited Legislation

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Art. 177 § 2 kk
Art. 37a kk
Art. 42 § 1 kk
Art. 627 k.p.k.
Art. 629 k.p.k.
Art. 3 ust. 1 ustawy z dnia 23.06.1973r. o opłatach w sprawach karnych

Cited Case Law

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Uchwała Pełnego Składu Izby Karnej Sądu Najwyższego z dnia 28 lutego 1975 r. V KZP 2/74 OSNKW 1975/3-4 poz. 33
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