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KKO 825/2003 AI generated

Supreme Court dismissed appeal regarding refusal of court-appointed lawyer due to lack of legal aid eligibility.

Case Number KKO 825/2003
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
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Outcome Dismissed
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The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the lower court's refusal to appoint a court-appointed lawyer for the appellant. The appellant argued for legal representation, but the lower court determined he did not meet the financial criteria for legal aid under the relevant Act. Consequently, the court upheld the decision that the appellant was not entitled to state-funded legal assistance.

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Section 1 of the Act on Legal Aid; Section 1 of the Act on Legal Aid: The court may appoint a lawyer only if the party meets the statutory financial requirements for legal aid; otherwise, the appointment is refused.

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legal aid eligibility court-appointed lawyer financial means test Supreme Court appeal legal representation refusal

Cited Legislation

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Section 1 of the Act on Legal Aid

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Kysymys oikeudenkäyntiavustajan määräämisestä.