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Helsingin HO 22.05.1986 72 AI generated

Defendant acquitted of dangerous driving due to sudden insulin shock-induced unconsciousness during the offense.

Case Number Helsingin HO 22.05.1986 72
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
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Outcome Dismissed
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The defendant was acquitted of continued dangerous driving under Section 3, Paragraph 3, Subsection 2 of the Penal Code because he was in a state of insensibility caused by an unexpected insulin shock during the offense. The court found that his sudden medical episode rendered him unable to control the vehicle, negating the requisite intent for the crime. Consequently, no driving ban was imposed, and the prosecution's case was dismissed as the defendant acted involuntarily.

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Section 3, Paragraph 3, Subsection 2 of the Penal Code; A sudden, unexpected medical shock causing insensibility during driving constitutes a valid defense against charges of dangerous driving due to lack of intent and control.

Keywords

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dangerous driving insulin shock insensibility defense lack of intent medical emergency criminal liability driving ban

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Section 3, Paragraph 3, Subsection 2 of the Penal Code
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Syytetty jätettiin rikoslain 3 luvun 3 §:n 2 mom. nojalla rangaistukseen tuomitsematta jatketusta törkeästä liikenteen vaarantamisesta, koska hän oli menetellessään hänen syykseen luetulla tavalla ollut ajon aikana yllättäen saamansa, sokeritaudista johtuneen insuliinishokin aiheuttamassa tunnottomassa tilassa. Häntä ei myöskään tuomittu ajokieltoon.

Läsnä: Vilkama, Kurvinen ja Lakovaara Esittelijä: Horttanainen

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