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KKO 1321/2001 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses appeal against confiscation of weapons used in violent crime.

Case Number KKO 1321/2001
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The 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.

Legislator headnote

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Section 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.

Keywords

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confiscation of property weapons definition violent crime public safety appellant appeal statutory interpretation preventive measure

Cited Legislation

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Section 10 of the Act on Confiscation of Property
Section 1 of the Act on Confiscation of Property

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Kysymys väkiviinaerän takavarikoiden kumoamisesta. Ks. KKO:2001:66