Cumultion of suspended sentences

Cumulative suspended sentences Abstract This thesis examines the issue of cumulative suspended sentences, i.e., situations where multiple prison sentences are imposed and served concurrently with a suspended sentence on one person. The topic responds to current problems in application practice, where, despite the theoretical basis of a suspended sentence as a form of imprisonment, this institution is treated more as a separate type of punishment. This practice leads to situations where offenders are repeatedly given suspended sentences even though they have committed another crime during the probation period of their previous conviction, which often results in a chain of sentence conversions and subsequent long imprisonment. The aim of this thesis is to better understand the reasons that lead to the imposition of cumulative suspended sentences, to map the frequency of this phenomenon, and to identify the factors that influence it. The theoretical part of the thesis defines the institution of suspended sentences and points out the contradiction between its legal construction and practical perception, where it is often understood as a "second chance" or merely a formal threat. The thesis analyzes the shortcomings of the current legal regulation, which does not address in detail the procedure for imposing a...