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Drink-driving and road safety in Madrid
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Road safety: correcting an error in the operative ruling
A documented situation to understand the criminal process.
Order for rectification of judgment examined
The situation
Following a sentence for road safety offences, an arithmetical error in the duration of a sentence and an omission concerning the fine quota were detected.
What the decision records
The court issued an order correcting the relevant parts of the judgment and specifying the driving-disqualification period and applicable daily fine amount. The conviction remained in place.
What this helps explain
A rectification of material errors does not amount to a acquittal or replace any resource. Enforcement must be based on the text of the judgment together with decisions clarifying or correcting it.
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More favourable criminal lawCriminal penaltyCriminal fineDaily fine instalmentPayment of a fine in instalmentsSubstitute liability for an unpaid fineCommunity serviceDisqualification from drivingSuspension of a sentenceCivil liability arising from an offenceExtinction of criminal liabilityBlood and breath alcohol levelsRefusal to undergo alcohol or drug testsReckless drivingDriving without a licence