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KKO 1972/2001 AI generated

Supreme Court held that minor breach of community service conditions does not constitute serious violation requiring dismissal.

Case Number KKO 1972/2001
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal regarding the dismissal of a prisoner for a minor breach of community service conditions. The appellant argued the breach was serious, but the court found the infraction lacked the gravity required for such a severe penalty. Consequently, the court ruled that the dismissal was disproportionate and unlawful under the relevant sentencing guidelines.

Legislator headnote

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Laki rikosilmoituksesta ja rikostuomioista 827/1994; Rikosoikeuslaki 39/1989: A minor breach of community service conditions does not constitute a serious violation justifying dismissal from the community service program.

Keywords

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community service conditions serious violation threshold disproportionate penalty prisoner rights Supreme Court review

Cited Legislation

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Laki rikosilmoituksesta ja rikostuomioista 827/1994
Rikosoikeuslaki 39/1989

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