If the accused benefits from a legal cause for exemption from punishment, the Police Court shall find him guilty and exempt him from punishment. Where applicable, it shall rule on the civil action as set out in article 539.
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If the accused benefits from a legal cause for exemption from punishment, the Police Court shall find him guilty and exempt him from punishment. Where applicable, it shall rule on the civil action as set out in article 539.
Si le prévenu bénéficie d’une cause légale d’exemption de peine, le tribunal de police le déclare coupable et l’exempte de peine. Il statue, s’il y a lieu, sur l’action civile ainsi qu’il est dit à l’article 539.
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