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KKO 318/2002 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses appeal regarding driving under influence after taking medication post-start of journey.

Case Number KKO 318/2002
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
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Outcome Dismissed
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The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol. The defendant argued that the drug Diapam only began to affect them after they started driving, yet the court found the evidence of impairment sufficient. Consequently, the court ruled that the timing of the drug's onset did not negate the finding of guilt at the time of driving.

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Laki rattijuopumuksesta (1093/1999); 1093/1999, 1 §: Driving under the influence is established if impairment exists at the time of driving, regardless of whether the substance was taken before or after the journey commenced.

Keywords

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driving under influence drug impairment timing post-start intoxication Supreme Court appeal Diapam medication

Cited Legislation

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1093/1999, 1 §
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Otettuaan 7 - 8 tablettia Diapam-nimistä huumaavaa lääkettä vastaaja oli ajanut henkilöautolla lyhyen matkan. Vastaaja kiisti syytteen rattijuopumuksesta, koska lääkkeet olivat alkaneet vaikuttaa vasta ajon jälkeen. Kysymys näytön arvioinnista.