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VIII W 339/19 AI generated

Court finds defendant guilty of waste disposal violation but exempts from penalty due to significant cognitive impairment.

Case Number VIII W 339/19
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
Decision Date
Outcome Partially Allowed

Legislator summary

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The court found the defendant guilty of a waste disposal violation but exempted him from criminal penalty due to significant cognitive impairment. The prosecution argued for punishment, while the defense highlighted the defendant's mental state. The court ruled that the statutory exemption for limited capacity applies, resulting in a conviction without a sentence.

Legislator headnote

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Ustawa o odpadach art. 191; Kodeks karny art. 17 ust. 2: A person with significantly limited capacity to understand the significance of the act and to direct their conduct is exempt from criminal penalty.

Keywords

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waste disposal violation criminal exemption cognitive impairment limited capacity waste management law

Cited Legislation

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art. 191 of the Waste Act
art. 17 § 2 of the Criminal Code

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