A judge from Lubanie has been accused of driving under the influence, causing several crashes. The justice minister has announced an interim suspension pending disciplinary proceedings.
Minister Reacts to Judge’s Alleged Drunk Driving
In Lower Silesia, the justice minister responded to reports that a judge was alleged to have driven drunk.
TVN24 Report on Judge’s Incident
TVN24 confirmed that Judge Dariusz K. of the Lubanie District Court was driving a minivan under the influence of alcohol and collided with other vehicles, damaging a fence.
Police Detain Judge at Home
Officers arrived at the registered address and found the judge at home. He was detained for a blood test to determine alcohol levels and was later released.
Blood Test Shows Two Promille Alcohol
The test indicates the judge had a concentration of two promille. A further test will determine whether he was intoxicated at the time of driving.
Judge on Medical Leave for Nearly a Year
The judge has been on medical leave for almost one year, and the case is being supervised by the prosecutor’s office.
Minister Issues Interim Suspension
Minister Waldemar Żurek signed an order suspending the judge’s duties until a disciplinary tribunal’s decision. This action follows the incident where the judge operated a vehicle while intoxicated.
Background and Prior Appointments
The judge was appointed by former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobry. In late 2017, Ziobry restructured court leadership, removing unfavorable judges and promoting trusted ones. Judge K. was then appointed President of the Jelenie Górne Regional Court and previously served as President of the Miastko District Court.
Source: Gazeta,
