Court imposes life sentence for drunk captain causing death by failing safety rules.

The Regional Court in Giżycko convicted the defendant of intentional endangerment of life and sentenced him to life imprisonment for causing a fatal boating accident. The court found the defendant guilty of driving a boat while intoxicated, failing to equip the vessel with necessary safety gear, and ignoring navigational conditions, which led to the drowning of a crew member. The court rejected the defense's request for a suspended sentence or probation, citing the tragic loss of life and the defendant's gross disregard for safety regulations as reasons for the harshest penalty.