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KKO 2815/2005 AI generated

Fines for repeated drunk driving result in forfeiture of the vehicle to the state.

Case Number KKO 2815/2005
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
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The Supreme Court upheld the conviction for the forfeiture of a vehicle used in repeated drunk driving offenses. The defendant, previously convicted of numerous similar crimes, was sentenced to lose ownership of the car to the state. The court ruled that the statutory provision mandates this penalty for such repeat offenses.

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RL 10 luku 5 § 2 mom; The court established that a vehicle used as the object of repeated drunk driving offenses must be forfeited to the state upon conviction.

Keywords

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drunk driving vehicle forfeiture repeated offenses criminal penalty state ownership Supreme Court fines

Cited Legislation

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RL 10 luku 5 § 2 mom

Cited Case Law

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KKO:2005:75
Supreme Court allows confiscation of car used in drunk driving if deemed necessary to prevent new crimes.
KKO:2005:76
Supreme Court allows confiscation of drunk driving car as preventive measure under new law.
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kko-precedent_2005_75
Supreme Court allows confiscation of car used in drunk driving if deemed necessary to prevent new crimes.
kko-precedent_2007_85
Supreme Court allows confiscation of high-value car for repeat drunk driving despite low income.
kko-other_2000_283
Supreme Court dismisses appeal regarding application of Criminal Procedure Act Chapter 9 Section 1a to criminal proceedings.
kko-precedent_1997_20
Supreme Court dismisses seizure order against car for lack of defendant's hearing before forfeiture.
appeal_1980_rovaniemi__539
Assisting a drunk driver by pushing a car with the engine off does not constitute aiding the crime of drunk driving.

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Törkeästä rattijuopumuksesta rangaistukseen tuomittu henkilö, joka oli aiemminkin syyllistynyt lukuisiin rattijuopumusrikoksiin, tuomittiin menettämään omistamansa, rattijuopumusrikosten kohteena ollut henkilöauto valtiolle. Ks. KKO:2005:75 KKO:2005:76

RL 10 luku 5 § 2 mom