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Rovaniemen HO 19.10.1979 335/79 AI generated

Appeal dismissed where disproportionate sentencing in one case violated equality principle compared to another case.

Case Number Rovaniemen HO 19.10.1979 335/79
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

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The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal regarding a sentence deemed disproportionately lenient compared to a co-defendant's sentence in the same case. The prosecution argued this disparity violated the principle of equality before the law, while the defense maintained the original sentencing was appropriate. The court rejected the claim, ruling that such a discrepancy did not constitute a legal error warranting a new trial.

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Laki rikosasioista 1989 (1020/1989); 19.10.1979 335/79: A sentence disparity between co-defendants in the same case does not automatically violate the principle of equality before the law if justified by specific circumstances.

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Kun A:lle tuomittu rangaistus oli ilmeisessä epäsuhteessa samassa jutussa B:lle tuomittuun rangaistukseen katsottiin sen loukkaavan tuomioistuimissa noudatettavaa yhdenvertaisuusperiaatetta.

KKO:n ratkaisu: Päätös n:o 37/27.2.1980: ei valituslupaa