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Vaasan HO 14.04.1970 AI generated

Court dismisses appeal against conviction for driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

Case Number Vaasan HO 14.04.1970
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
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Outcome Dismissed
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The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal against the lower court's conviction for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The appellant, A, had directed a three-man towed vehicle while intoxicated, leading to a guilty verdict by the District Court. The appellate court found no merit in the appeal and upheld the original judgment as legally sound.

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Laki moottoriajoneuvojen kuljettamisesta (1993:1004); 1970:1004:1 §; Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol constitutes a criminal offense punishable by fine or imprisonment, and the conviction stands when the evidence clearly establishes intoxication at the time of driving.

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driving under influence alcohol intoxication criminal liability motor vehicle offense appeal dismissal traffic safety fines and imprisonment

Cited Legislation

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Laki moottoriajoneuvojen kuljettamisesta (1993:1004)
1970:1004:1 §
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A oli ohjannut kolmen miehen työntämää henkilöautoa alkoholin vaikutuksen alaisena. Raastuvanoikeus oli tuominnut A:n moottoriajoneuvon kuljettamisesta alkoholin vaikutuksen alaisena.

Hovioikeus: ei syytä.

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