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KKO 422/2002 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses appeal regarding conditional sentence for theft, upholding lower court's decision on probation terms.

Case Number KKO 422/2002
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 a conditional sentence imposed for theft. The lower court granted probation based on the defendant's remorse and lack of danger to society, while the appellant argued the conditions were too strict. The court upheld the original ruling, affirming that the lower court correctly balanced the need for punishment with the goal of rehabilitation.

Legislator headnote

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Korkein oikeus 10.2.1999 10.1.1999: The Supreme Court held that a conditional sentence may be granted for theft if the offender shows genuine remorse and poses no danger to society, provided the conditions imposed are reasonable and proportionate to the offense.

Keywords

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conditional sentence theft offense probation terms rehabilitation goals danger to society lower court review penalty proportionality

Cited Legislation

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10.2.1999 10.1.1999
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Kysymys rangaistuksen ehdollisuudesta varkautta ynnä muuta koskevassa asiassa.