II K 409/19
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Court dismisses prosecution against casino operator due to lack of intent and excessive fine for minor offense.
Poland (PL)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe court acquitted the defendant of operating an unlicensed casino, finding the prosecution's claim of intent legally insufficient. While the defendant was technically found guilty of the act, the court deemed the imposition of a fine unjustified given the lack of malicious intent and the minor nature of the violation. Consequently, the prosecution was dismissed, and the defendant was exempted from paying court costs due to their financial situation.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 107 § 1 k.k.s.; Art. 23 § 1, 3 k.k.s.: The court established that a criminal conviction without malicious intent renders the imposition of a fine legally unsound and socially ineffective, warranting dismissal of the prosecution.
Keywords
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unlicensed casino operation
lack of criminal intent
prosecution dismissal
proportionality of fine
repeated criminal record
court costs exemption
hazardous games law
Cited Legislation
AI generatedArt. 107 § 1 k.k.s.
Art. 23 § 1, 3 k.k.s.
Art. 113 § 1 k.k.s.
Art. 624 § 1 k.k.p.
Act on Hazardous Games of 19 November 2009
art. 387 k.p.k
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