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KKO 1272/2006 AI generated

Supreme Court allows partial sentence reduction for theft and hiding when defendant shows remorse and cooperation.

Case Number KKO 1272/2006
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Partially Allowed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court of Finland partially allowed the defendant's request to reduce the sentence for theft and hiding. The defendant argued that his cooperation and remorse justified a lighter penalty, while the prosecution maintained the original sentencing guidelines should apply. The court decided to reduce the term based on the specific mitigating circumstances presented during the proceedings.

Legislator headnote

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Laki rikosasioista 377 a luku; Rangaistusmääräyslaki 20 §: Kun rangaistuksen mittaamisessa huomioon otetaan rikollisen myönteinen asenne ja yhteistyö, voidaan rangaistusta vähentää.

Keywords

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theft sentencing reduction hiding crime penalty remorse mitigation cooperation leniency Supreme Court Finland criminal procedure law partial sentence reduction

Cited Legislation

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Laki rikosasioista 377 a luku
Rangaistusmääräyslaki 20 §
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Kysymys rangaistuksen mittaamisesta varkautta ja kätkemisrikosta koskevassa asiassa.