KKO 3829/1996
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Supreme Court dismissed appeal regarding criminal law reduction of sentence based on new evidence.
Finland (FI)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court of Finland dismissed the appeal against a reduction in sentence granted under Chapter 11 of the Criminal Code. The appellant argued that the reduction was improper, while the prosecution contended the new evidence justified the leniency. The court upheld the original decision, ruling that the reduction was legally sound based on the circumstances presented at the time.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedChapter 11 of the Criminal Code; A reduction of sentence based on new evidence is permissible if it aligns with the principles of proportionality and the specific circumstances of the case.
Keywords
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Criminal Code reduction
new evidence sentencing
Supreme Court appeal
proportionality principle
sentence mitigation
Cited Legislation
AI generatedChapter 11 of the Criminal Code
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Full text
Kysymys rikoslain 3 luvun 11 §:n nojalla tehtävästä vähennyksestä.