THE HAGUE – The approach of drunk drivers has been a blow by a ruling of the Court in The Hague by the judiciary.
According to the court, people who require a alcohol lock in their cars get, not in addition be given a fine.
The lock is no formal punishment. The impact is so great that it is perceived as punishment argues the court. Twice punishments for the same offense should not.
Great effects
The ruling has major implications for ongoing cases, attorneys expect Annemiek Spain and Geertjan van Oosten many people defend an alcohol lock. Lower courts must abide by the ruling of the court. The Public Prosecution says still studying. Effects of the ruling The verdict is sensitive, because the highest administrative court, the Council of State, recently concluded just the opposite. Both judges KUNEN each sentence does not negate.
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