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BS-780/2014-VLR ECLI:DK:VLR:2022:BS0000002462 AI generated

Vestre Landsret overhører byrettens dom og frifinder appellanten i straffesagen.

Case Number BS-780/2014-VLR
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The Vestre Landsret overturned the first-instance verdict by the Byretten, acquitting the appellant of the charges. The appellant argued that the evidence presented at trial was insufficient to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The court agreed, finding that the prosecution failed to establish the necessary elements of the crime based on the available evidence.

Legislator headnote

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Straffelovens § 367; § 368: When the prosecution fails to prove the essential elements of the crime beyond reasonable doubt, the court must acquit the defendant.

Keywords

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criminal acquittal insufficient evidence beyond reasonable doubt second instance review burden of proof

Cited Legislation

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Straffelovens § 367
Straffelovens § 368

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Byrettens dom ændres, således at appellanten frifindes