II K 664/19
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Court imposed absolute prison sentence for recidivist thieves due to high social harm and prior imprisonment.
Poland (PL)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe court convicted two defendants of burglary and theft, finding them guilty of committing crimes within five years of their prior release from prison. The prosecution argued for severe punishment given the defendants' recidivism and the significant financial losses caused to victims. The court agreed, ruling that only an absolute prison sentence could effectively achieve the goals of prevention and retribution for such demoralized offenders.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 69 § 1 kk; Art. 69 § 2 kk: When a defendant commits a crime within five years of release from imprisonment, the court must impose an absolute prison sentence to ensure effective prevention and retribution.
Keywords
AI generated
recidivism
absolute prison sentence
burglary and theft
social harm
prior imprisonment
criminal liability
prevention goals
Cited Legislation
AI generatedArt. 69 § 1 kk
Art. 69 § 2 kk
Art. 46 § 1 kk
art. 387 k.p.k
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