Court combined two prison sentences into four years, rejecting full absorption due to multiple intentional crimes.
Poland (PL)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe court combined two separate prison sentences into a total term of four years, rejecting the defense's request for full absorption of the penalties. The defendant committed multiple intentional crimes involving property and personal injury, demonstrating a high degree of social harm and recidivism. Consequently, the court applied a mixed rule, partially absorbing the terms while cumulating the rest to ensure adequate general and individual prevention.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 81 ust. 1 kk; Art. 88 kk: When combining punishments, the court applies a mixed rule of partial absorption and partial cumulation unless the most severe penalty is life imprisonment or special circumstances warrant full absorption, considering the defendant's culpability and recidivism.