Supreme Court allows partial credit for prior sentence in fraud case under Section 6 of Chapter 7 of Criminal Code.

The Supreme Court of Finland allowed the prosecution's request to consider a previously imposed absolute prison sentence when determining the new penalty for fraud. The prosecution argued that the prior sentence should reduce the new term, while the defense contended that absolute sentences cannot be credited in this manner. The court ruled that the statutory provision permits such consideration, thereby partially satisfying the prosecution's request to adjust the sentencing calculation.