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KKO 535/2005 AI generated

Supreme Court dismissed appeal against community service sentence, upholding proportionality and legal basis of penalty.

Case Number KKO 535/2005
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court of Finland dismissed the appeal against a community service sentence imposed on the appellant. The appellant argued the penalty was disproportionate and lacked sufficient legal basis for the specific offense committed. The court rejected these claims, affirming that the sentence met the requirements of proportionality and statutory authority under Finnish law.

Legislator headnote

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Laki yhteiskuntapalveluista (1999:1015); Laki rikosvalvonnasta (1999:1016): The Supreme Court held that a community service sentence is a valid and proportionate penalty when imposed in accordance with statutory requirements and the specific circumstances of the offense.

Keywords

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community service sentence proportionality principle criminal penalty Supreme Court of Finland appeal dismissal yhteiskuntapalvelu rikosvalvonta

Cited Legislation

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Laki yhteiskuntapalveluista 1999/1015
Laki rikosvalvonnasta 1999/1016

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Kysymys yhdyskuntapalveluun tuomitsemisesta.