A Polish judge was stripped of immunity and accused of causing an accident while under the influence of alcohol.
Immunity Revoked, Suspension Ordered
The Chamber of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court revoked the immunity of Teresa Z.-T., a district court judge from Zamość, on November 5. She was also suspended from duties for six months. During questioning by the National Prosecution Office, she was charged under Article 178a of the Penal Code, which carries a penalty of up to three years’ imprisonment for driving under the influence.
Collision Details
The incident occurred around 10:30 AM on October 31 on Wyszyńskiego Street in Zamość. Judge Teresa Z.-T. allegedly rear-ended a Honda vehicle. No injuries were reported, but police confirmed the 66-year-old Honda driver was sober, while the judge had over 1.5 per mille alcohol in her system. She was detained at the police station, according to police spokesperson Dorota Krukowska-Bubiło.
Separate Case Involving Judge Jakub Iwańc
Another judge, Jakub Iwańc, is also facing charges for alleged drunk driving. Investigators sought to lift his immunity to press charges, which could result in up to three years in prison. The incident occurred on October 11 when Iwańc reportedly drove onto a property, startling two women who witnessed the car suddenly move toward them. One reportedly shouted, “Idiot, you almost ran us over!” He then allegedly crashed into a tree.