II K 346/18 AI generated

Court convicts drunk driver of dangerous driving and imposes fine, license ban, and victim compensation.

Case Number II K 346/18

Court / Authority Sąd powszechny

Jurisdiction

Poland (PL)

Decision Date 2018-10-26

Outcome Allowed / Granted

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Legislator summary

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The court convicted the defendant of dangerous driving due to intoxication and imposed a fine, a three-year driving ban, and victim compensation. The prosecution and defendant both admitted to the crime, with the defendant acknowledging prior alcohol consumption but claiming he felt well enough to drive. The court rejected the defense's request for probation, citing the significant social harm posed by driving a heavy vehicle on a busy highway while intoxicated.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 178a § 1 kk; Art. 33 § 1, 3 kk; Art. 42 § 2 kk; Art. 43a § 2 kk; Art. 63 § 4 kk; Art. 627 k.p.k.: A court may impose a driving ban and victim compensation for dangerous driving even if the defendant pleads guilty, provided the act poses a significant social danger warranting complete removal from traffic.