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II K 835/17 AI generated

Court convicted defendant of traffic offense and imposed fine while exempting him from court costs due to low income.

Case Number II K 835/17
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
Decision Date
Outcome Partially Allowed

Legislator summary

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The court convicted the defendant of a traffic violation and sentenced him to a fine of 2,000 PLN. The prosecution argued for a penalty based on the social harm caused, while the defense highlighted the defendant's lack of remorse and low monthly income. The court balanced these factors, finding the defendant liable but exempt from court costs because the fine would be disproportionately burdensome given his financial situation.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 86 § 1 kw; Art. 121 § 1 k.p.w.: A court may impose a fine for a traffic offense while exempting the defendant from court costs if their low income makes payment of both financially unfeasible.

Keywords

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traffic violation conviction fine imposition court costs exemption low income defense proportional sentencing

Cited Legislation

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Art. 86 § 1 kw
Art. 121 § 1 k.p.w.
Art. 624 § 1 k.p.k.
Art. 33 § 1 i 2 kw
Art. 24 § 3 kw
art. 387 k.p.k
art. 177 § 1 k.k
art. 157 § 1 k.k
art. 157 § 2 k.k
art. 121 § 1 k.p
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