II Ka 56/24 AI generated

Court modifies sentence by changing assault charge to fine and reduces costs awarded to victim's lawyer.

Case Number II Ka 56/24

Court / Authority Sąd powszechny

Jurisdiction

Poland (PL)

Decision Date 2024-03-20

Outcome Partially Allowed

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Legislator summary

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The appellate court partially modified the first-instance judgment regarding the defendant's assault conviction and related costs. The court found that the specific act of hitting the victim occurred within a defined period and corrected the description of the crime, resulting in a substitution of the prison sentence with a fine. Additionally, the court adjusted the legal fees awarded to the victim's representative, deeming the initial amount excessive while still ordering the defendant to pay the adjusted costs.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 190a § 1 kk; Art. 438 pkt 2, 3 k.p.k.; When facts regarding the time and nature of an assault are clarified, the court may substitute a prison sentence with a fine and adjust legal costs based on the actual circumstances of the case.

Keywords

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assault conviction prison sentence substitution legal fees adjustment appellate modification criminal procedure law

Cited Legislation

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Art. 190a § 1 kk

Art. 438 pkt 2 k.p.k.

Art. 438 pkt 3 k.p.k.

Art. 627 k.p.k.

Art. 634 k.p.k.

Art. 618 § 1 pkt 11 k.p.k.

Art. 29 ust. 1 Prawo o adwokaturze

§ 17 ust. 2 pkt 4 rozporządzenia Ministra Sprawiedliwości z dnia 3 października 2016 r.

§ 17 ust. 7 rozporządzenia Ministra Sprawiedliwości z dnia 3 października 2016 r.

§ 4 ust. 3 rozporządzenia Ministra Sprawiedliwości z dnia 3 października 2016 r.

Art. 2 ust. 3 ustawy o opłatach w sprawach karnych

Art. 3 ust. 1 ustawy o opłatach w sprawach karnych

§ 1 rozporządzenia Ministra Sprawiedliwości z dnia 18 czerwca 2003 r.

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