Supreme Court allows fee for legal aid lawyer in free trial case under specific conditions.

The Supreme Court of Finland allowed the claim for a fee payable to a legal aid lawyer in a lower court proceeding. The applicant, who had received free legal aid, argued that the lawyer's fees should be covered by the state despite the case outcome. The court ruled that the statutory provisions regarding legal aid fees apply regardless of the final result of the trial, ensuring the lawyer is compensated for their services. Consequently, the claim was upheld to maintain the financial viability of the legal aid system.