The latest case of a man from Krakow, for whom a warrant was issued, resounded loudly. Police have released his image and details and are asking for any information regarding his whereabouts. The case went to the district court and the accused was found guilty. According to the official statement on the website:
He is wanted on the basis of an arrest warrant issued by the District Court for Kraków Śródmieście in Kraków to serve 2 days of substitute detention for using obscene words in a public place (Article 141 of the Code of Petty Offenses). The wanted person can free himself from the penalty by paying a fine.
This announcement caused quite a sensation. Usually, arrest warrants are issued for people accused of theft, battery or other serious crimes. Swearing is so common that it’s hard to imagine getting even a ticket for it, let alone being brought to justice. However, as it turns out, this is not impossible at all. Although we rarely hear about it.
Is swearing illegal?
Well, as it turns out, yes. Of course, it’s hard to get written off by saying profanity in your own home or garden. However, if we are in a public space, there is a penalty for it. This results from the Code of Petty Offences, and specifically from its 141st article, which reads:
Whoever places an obscene advertisement, inscription or drawing in a public place, or uses obscene words, shall be subject to restriction of liberty, a fine of up to PLN 1,500 or a reprimand.
Therefore, it is definitely worth refraining from using profanity, at least when we are in public places. It is enough to report another person or unlucky hit on a police patrol to be punished.
Source: Gazeta
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