Supreme Court allows appeal regarding defense lawyer's fee when defendant's mental state is examined.
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AI generatedThe Supreme Court of Finland allowed the appeal concerning the defense lawyer's fee claim. The defense lawyer argued that the court's decision to examine the defendant's mental state increased the complexity of the case, justifying a higher fee. The court ruled that the additional time and expertise required for such an examination constitute valid grounds for a fee increase under the relevant regulations.
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AI generatedROL 2 luku 10 §; The court may increase a defense lawyer's fee if the examination of the defendant's mental state necessitates additional time and specialized expertise beyond the standard scope of representation.
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Kysymys puolustajan oikeudesta palkkioon haettaessa muutosta syytetyn mielentilan tutkimista koskevaan käräjäoikeuden päätökseen.
ROL 2 luku 10 §