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Article 549 of the French Code of Criminal Procedure

The provisions of articles 505 to 509, 511 and 514 to 520, are applicable to judgments handed down by the police courts.

The court of appeal, hearing an appeal against a judgment that the police court lacks jurisdiction, if it finds that the act prosecuted constitutes a misdemeanour, shall impose the penalty and rule, if appropriate, on damages.

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Article 549

Les dispositions des articles 505 à 509, 511 et 514 à 520, sont applicables aux jugements rendus par les tribunaux de police.

La cour d’appel, saisie de l’appel d’un jugement d’incompétence du tribunal de police, si elle constate que le fait poursuivi constitue un délit, prononce la peine et statue, s’il y a lieu, sur les dommages-intérêts.

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