II K 1/20
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Court combined two prison sentences using mixed absorption and cumulation due to multiple crimes and recidivism.
Poland (PL)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe court combined two separate prison sentences into a single total term of two years and three months. The defendant had committed multiple intentional crimes, leading the court to reject full absorption in favor of a mixed approach balancing absorption and cumulation. This decision was based on the defendant's high level of culpability, prior criminal record, and the need for social reintegration through isolation.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 85§1, 2 kk; Art. 85a kk; Art. 86§1 kk: When combining prison sentences, the court may apply mixed absorption and cumulation if special circumstances warrant it, particularly when the offender has committed multiple intentional crimes and exhibits a high degree of culpability.
Keywords
AI generated
combined prison sentence
mixed absorption cumulation
multiple intentional crimes
criminal recidivism
social reintegration needs
individual prevention goals
general prevention policy
Cited Legislation
AI generatedArt. 568a§1 pkt 2 kpk
Art. 569§1 kpk
Art. 85§1 kk
Art. 85a kk
Art. 86§1 kk
Art. 4§1 kk
Art. 577 kpk
Art. 576§1 kpk
Art. 618§1 pkt 11 kpk
Art. 624§1 kpk
Cited Case Law
AI generatedIV KK 45/08
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