KKO 4638/1997
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Supreme Court dismisses appeal regarding conditional sentence for serious fraud and other crimes.
Finland (FI)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court of Finland dismissed the appeal against a conditional sentence imposed for serious fraud and other offenses. The defendant argued against the conditions set, but the court upheld the original judgment based on the established facts and legal requirements for probation. Consequently, the decision to grant a conditional sentence remains in force.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedLaki rangaistuksista 1061/1997; 1062/1997: The Supreme Court holds that a conditional sentence may be granted for serious fraud and other crimes if the conditions imposed are appropriate to prevent reoffending and ensure public safety.
Keywords
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conditional sentence
serious fraud
probation conditions
Supreme Court
criminal law
Cited Legislation
AI generatedLaki rangaistuksista 1061/1997
Laki rangaistuksista 1062/1997
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Full text
Kysymys rangaistuksen ehdollisuudesta törkeää petosta ynnä muuta koskevassa jutussa.