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