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KKO 2222/1995 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses appeal regarding sentencing procedure error where court found no procedural violation despite defendant's claim.

Case Number KKO 2222/1995
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the defendant's appeal challenging a sentencing order for alleged procedural errors. The defendant argued that the lower court failed to properly apply specific sections of the Sentencing Procedure Act regarding the assessment of criminal responsibility. The court determined that the lower court's actions complied with the statutory requirements and found no grounds to overturn the decision.

Legislator headnote

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Sentencing Procedure Act s. 5 (2); Sentencing Procedure Act s. 10: The Supreme Court reviews whether the lower court correctly applied statutory provisions; a finding of no procedural violation stands when the lower court's conduct aligns with legal requirements.

Keywords

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sentencing procedure procedural error criminal responsibility Supreme Court review appeal dismissal

Cited Legislation

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Sentencing Procedure Act s. 5 (2)
Sentencing Procedure Act s. 10
Supreme Court Act Chapter 31 Section 1 Paragraph 1
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Kysymys tuomiovirheestä rangaistusmääräysmenettelyssä.

RangaistusmääräysL (146/70) 5 § 2 mom

RangaistusmääräysL (146/70) 10 §

OK 31 luku 1 § 1 kohta