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II K 660/19 AI generated

Court acquits defendant on driving under influence but convicts on drug possession and imposes daily fine.

Case Number II K 660/19
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
Decision Date
Outcome Partially Allowed

Legislator summary

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The court acquitted the defendant of driving under the influence of drugs but convicted him of possessing methamphetamine. The prosecution argued for a fine based on possession, while the defense contested the driving charge due to lack of specific evidence regarding impairment. The court rejected the defense's argument on driving but upheld the conviction for possession, resulting in a daily fine and confiscation of the drugs.

Legislator headnote

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Ustawa z dnia 29 lipca 2005 r. o przeciwdziałaniu narkomanii; Kodeks karny; Although driving under the influence of psychotropic substances is punishable, the court found insufficient evidence to prove the defendant's impairment comparable to intoxication, yet confirmed guilt for possession of methamphetamine under the relevant drug control statute.

Keywords

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possession of methamphetamine driving under influence daily fine penalty confiscation of evidence insufficient evidence standard drug control law criminal conviction

Cited Legislation

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art. 62 ust. 1 Ustawy z dnia 29 lipca 2005 r. o przeciwdziałaniu narkomanii
art. 178a § 1 k.k.
art. 37a k.k.
art. 62 ust. 1 Ustawy z dnia 29 lipca 2005 r. o przeciwdziałaniu narkomanii w zw. z art. 37a k.k.
art. 70 ust. 2 Ustawy z dnia 29 lipca 2005 r. o przeciwdziałaniu narkomanii
art. 63 § 1 k.k.
art. 63 § 1 k.k

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