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Karta bankowa w ujęciu art. 278 Kodeksu karnego
Bank card recognized under Article 278 of the Penal Code

Author(s): Cezary Wiśniewski
Subject(s): Criminal Law, Criminology, Penology
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: polish criminal law; banking card; payment card; stealing;

Summary/Abstract: This paper discusses issues connected with determination of a legal nature of banking cards stealing. Despite the fact that Article 278 § 5 Penal Code criminalises ATM card stealing only, in judiciary practice these rules apply to stealing for all of types of banking card. The author deems it is necessary for reviewing the views concerning the interpretation of Article 278 Penal Code and criteria for a banking card stealing.

  • Issue Year: 15/2014
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 239-247
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish