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KKO 3823/1998 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses appeal regarding conditions for sentencing to community service in Finland.

Case Number KKO 3823/1998
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court of Finland dismissed the appeal against a lower court's decision to sentence the defendant to community service. The defendant argued that the specific conditions imposed for the community service order were legally insufficient or improperly applied. The court upheld the original judgment, ruling that the lower court correctly determined the statutory requirements for such a sentence were met in this instance.

Legislator headnote

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Section 10 of the Punishment Act (1984); Section 10 of the Punishment Act (1984): A sentence of community service is valid if the court finds the conditions for its imposition are satisfied, and the lower court's assessment of these conditions is subject to limited appellate review.

Keywords

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community service sentence Punishment Act 1984 appellate review standards sentencing conditions Supreme Court of Finland

Cited Legislation

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Section 10 of the Punishment Act (1984)

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Kysymys yhdyskuntapalveluun tuomitsemisen edellytyksistä.