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SS-2440/2025-KBH ECLI:DK:KBH:2026:SS0000000133 AI generated

Seizure of car deemed disproportionate; confiscation order upheld despite claim of unproportionate interference.

Case Number SS-2440/2025-KBH
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Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
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The court upheld the seizure order, rejecting the applicant's claim that confiscating the vehicle constituted disproportionate interference. The applicant argued the measure was excessive, but the court found no evidence that the seizure was unproportionate given the circumstances. Consequently, the decision to maintain the seizure was confirmed as legally sound.

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Straffelovens § 76; Straffelovens § 77: The seizure of a vehicle is not considered disproportionate interference if the circumstances justify the measure and the applicant fails to prove otherwise.

Keywords

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disproportionate interference seizure of vehicle confiscation order criminal procedure proportionality principle

Cited Legislation

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Straffelovens § 76
Straffelovens § 77
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SS-1970/2021-VLR
Court upholds police seizure of car where leaseholder faces significant financial risk from tenant's inability to pay.
SS-1157/2021-SVEef
Court allows police seizure of car where owner could not foresee son's illegal street racing.
SS-1702/2021-OLR
Confiscation of third-party vehicle upheld where owner could not foresee its use for racing.
SS-598/2013-HIL
Court orders confiscation of car despite defendant's financial hardship and need for transport.
SS-1365/2013-ALB
Court approves police seizure of truck as suspect is sole owner and previously convicted of driving while suspended.

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Sag om, hvorvidt beslaglæggelse af bil skal ophæves, fordi det må antages at være uforholdsmæssigt indgribende at konfiskere bilen

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