SS-16582/2010-KBH
ECLI:DK:KBH:2023:SS0000001042
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Court dismisses request for defense lawyer appointment during police interrogation due to lack of statutory grounds.
Denmark (DK)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe court dismissed the applicant's request to appoint a defense lawyer during a police interrogation. The applicant argued that legal representation was necessary to protect their rights during the questioning process. However, the court ruled that no statutory obligation exists to provide a lawyer in this specific procedural stage.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedStraffesagens lovgivning; Forsvarerbeskikelsesloven: A defense lawyer is not automatically appointed during police interrogations unless specific statutory conditions regarding the suspect's mental state or lack of understanding are met.
Keywords
AI generated
police interrogation
defense lawyer appointment
criminal procedure
police questioning
legal representation
statutory grounds
procedural rights
Cited Legislation
AI generatedForsvarerbeskikelsesloven
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