KKO 3004/2003
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Supreme Court held prior absolute prison sentences do not bar community service sentencing in Finland.
Finland (FI)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court ruled that a defendant previously sentenced to absolute imprisonment is not ineligible for a community service sentence. The prosecution argued that such a history precludes alternative measures, but the court found no statutory prohibition. Consequently, the court determined that past absolute sentences do not legally prevent the imposition of community service.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedPenal Code s. 57; s. 58: A prior conviction for an absolute prison sentence does not constitute a legal bar to the imposition of a community service sentence.
Keywords
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community service sentence
absolute prison sentence
prior conviction bar
sentencing alternatives
Penal Code provisions
Cited Legislation
AI generatedPenal Code s. 57
Penal Code s. 58
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