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IX Ka 28/14 AI generated

Court partially allowed appeal, changing fine to reprimand for minor traffic violations.

Case Number IX Ka 28/14
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
Decision Date
Outcome Partially Allowed

Legislator summary

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The appellate court partially overturned the first-instance judgment, reducing the defendant's penalty from a fine to a reprimand. The defendant was convicted of three traffic violations, including driving on the wrong side of the road and failing to show identification. Although the court found the facts clear, it exercised discretion to impose a lighter sanction based on the defendant's personal circumstances and lifestyle stability.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 437 § 1 k.p.k.; Art. 65 § 2 k.k.; The appellate court may reduce a fine to a reprimand when the circumstances of the offense and the personal situation of the offender justify a milder punishment.

Keywords

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traffic violations appellate review discretionary sentencing reprimand instead of fine minor offenses

Cited Legislation

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Art. 437 § 1 k.p.k.
Art. 65 § 2 k.k.
Art. 9 § 2 k.k.
Art. 24 § 1 k.k.
Art. 24 § 3 k.k.
Art. 97 kw
Art. 16 ust. 1 Prawo o ruchu drogowym
Art. 88 kw
Art. 65 § 2 kw

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