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II K 614/18 AI generated

Court convicts drunk driver of dangerous driving and imposes six-month community service sentence with three-year driving ban.

Case Number II K 614/18
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The court convicted the defendant of dangerous driving under Article 178a § 1 of the Criminal Code and sentenced him to six months of community service. The prosecution argued that the defendant drove under the influence of alcohol, while the defense claimed a state of necessity due to a prior altercation. The court rejected the necessity defense, noting the lack of immediate danger, and imposed a three-year driving ban and a fine.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 178a § 1 kk; Art. 42 § 2 kk; Art. 43a § 2 kk; Art. 63 § 4 kk; Art. 624 § 1 kpk; A person driving a vehicle while intoxicated commits a crime punishable by restriction of liberty; the court may impose a driving ban and a fine, but may exempt the defendant from court costs if they lack income.

Keywords

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dangerous driving intoxication penalty driving ban state of necessity court costs exemption community service criminal liability

Cited Legislation

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Art. 178a § 1 kk
Art. 42 § 2 kk
Art. 43a § 2 kk
Art. 63 § 4 kk
Art. 624 § 1 kpk
Art. 17 ust. 1 ustawy z dnia 23 czerwca 1973 r. o opłatach w sprawach karnych
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