Supreme Court dismisses appeal against confiscation of weapons used in violent crime.
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AI generatedThe Supreme Court of Finland dismissed the appellant's appeal against the confiscation of weapons seized following a violent crime. The appellant argued that the specific items were not directly used in the offense or were essential for personal safety. The court rejected these claims, ruling that the statutory definition of 'weapons' was met and the confiscation was a necessary measure to prevent future harm.
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AI generatedSection 10 of the Act on Confiscation of Property; Section 1 of the Act on Confiscation of Property: The court established that items capable of being used as weapons may be confiscated even if not directly employed in the specific criminal act, provided they pose a significant danger to public safety.
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Kysymys väkiviinaerän takavarikoiden kumoamisesta. Ks. KKO:2001:66