II K 168/21
AI generated
Court convicted defendant of animal cruelty for shooting a dog and sentenced him to a fine and compensation.
Poland (PL)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe court found the defendant guilty of animal cruelty for shooting a dog with a rifle and sentenced him to a fine of 100 daily rates. The judgment also ordered the defendant to pay 1,000 PLN in damages to the victim and an additional 1,000 PLN fine to a charity for animal protection. The court rejected the defense's request for suspended prosecution due to the significant social harm caused by the violent act.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 35 ust. 1a ustawy o ochronie zwierząt; Art. 37a kk: The court may impose a daily fine for animal cruelty offenses when the circumstances warrant, considering both general and individual prevention goals.
Keywords
AI generated
animal cruelty
daily fine
animal protection act
criminal liability
civil compensation
suspended prosecution
social harm
Cited Legislation
AI generatedArt. 35 ust. 1a ustawy z dnia 21 sierpnia 1997r o ochronie zwierząt
Art. 35 ust. 1 w zw z art. 35 ust. 1a ustawy z dnia 21 sierpnia 1997r o ochronie zwierząt
Art. 33 § 1 i 3 kk
Art. 37a § 1 kk
Art. 46 § 1 kk
Art. 35 ust. 5 ustawy z dnia 21 sierpnia 1997r o ochronie zwierząt
Art. 627 k.p.k.
Art. 3 ust.1 ustawy z dnia 23.06.1973r.o opłatach w sprawach karnych
art. 387 k.p.k
art. 627 k.p.k
Related Decisions
AI generatedII K 1875/24
Court convicts two defendants of animal cruelty for prolonged neglect of a dog without veterinary care.
II K 43/24
Court reduced animal cruelty sentence from prison to community service due to remorse and financial hardship.
II K 410/18
Court convicted owner of animal cruelty, imposed probation, confiscation of dog, and fine.
VII K 852/16
Court convicted defendant of animal cruelty and sentenced to one month imprisonment with a two-year pet ban.