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II K 382/16 AI generated

Court sentenced drunk driver to 2 years prison and lifetime driving ban for fatal traffic offense.

Case Number II K 382/16
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The court convicted the defendant of intentionally endangering road safety and driving under the influence, resulting in a two-year prison sentence and a lifetime ban from operating vehicles. The prosecution argued for a lifetime ban due to the defendant's high level of intoxication and lack of prior record, while the court found the lifetime ban mandatory under the relevant traffic law. Consequently, the court combined the sentences, imposed a monetary compensation to the victim's fund, and waived procedural costs due to the defendant's financial hardship.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 177 § 2 kk w zw. z art. 178 § 1 kk; Art. 178a § 1 kk: The court must impose a lifetime ban on driving for a drunk driver causing death, and may award compensation to the victim's fund when no close relatives suffer significant hardship.

Keywords

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drunk driving fatal traffic offense lifetime driving ban combined prison sentences victim compensation fund waived procedural costs intoxication level

Cited Legislation

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Art. 177 § 2 kk
Art. 178 § 1 kk
Art. 178a § 1 kk
Art. 85 § 1 kk
Art. 86 § 1 kk
Art. 90 § 2 kk
Art. 43a § 2 kk
Art. 47 § 3 kk
Art. 624 § 1 kpk

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