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XI W 1756/18 AI generated

Court dismisses criminal charge for causing road traffic safety threat due to lack of specific intent.

Case Number XI W 1756/18
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The court dismissed the criminal charge against the defendant for causing a threat to road traffic safety. The prosecution alleged the defendant's actions created a danger, but the defense argued there was no specific intent to endanger public safety. The court ruled that without proof of specific intent, the statutory elements for this offense were not met.

Legislator headnote

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Ustawa o odpowiedzialności karnej za przestępstwa przeciwko życiu i zdrowiu; przestępstwo nie wymaga celu bezpośredniego, lecz tylko zamiaru popełnienia czynu.

Keywords

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road traffic safety criminal intent specific intent requirement public safety offense lack of mens rea

Cited Legislation

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Art. 159 § 1 k.k.

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spowodowanie zagrożenia bezpieczeństwa w ruchu drogowym