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KKO 423/2004 AI generated

Supreme Court allows converting part of community service to mandatory prison time under specific conditions.

Case Number KKO 423/2004
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court of Finland allowed the conversion of a portion of unperformed community service into mandatory imprisonment. The defendant argued that the original sentence structure was inappropriate, while the prosecution contended that the conversion was legally sound. The court ruled in favor of the conversion, establishing that such a transformation is permissible when specific statutory conditions are met.

Legislator headnote

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Laws 8 § 3 mom of the Community Service Act 1055/1996; The court may convert part of unperformed community service into mandatory imprisonment if the conditions for such conversion are fulfilled.

Keywords

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community service conversion mandatory imprisonment Supreme Court of Finland sentencing modification Laws 1055/1996

Cited Legislation

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L 8 § 3 mom of the Community Service Act 1055/1996
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Full text

Kysymys yhdyskuntapalvelun suorittamatta olevan osan muuntamisesta ehdottomaksi vankeusrangaistukseksi.

L yhdyskuntapalvelusta 8 § 3 mom (1055/1996)