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SS-25945/2008-KBH ECLI:DK:KBH:2024:SS0000000021 AI generated

Application for assigned counsel dismissed as client waived right and case is not urgent.

Case Number SS-25945/2008-KBH
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The court dismissed the client's application for an assigned defense lawyer, ruling that the request was procedurally improper. The client had previously indicated they would handle their own defense, and the proceedings were not deemed urgent enough to warrant state-appointed counsel. Consequently, the court found no legal basis to override the client's apparent waiver of the right to assistance.

Legislator headnote

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Straffesagens lovgivning; § 100 stk. 1 af Straffeloven: The court may appoint a defense lawyer only if the accused requests it and the case requires it due to complexity or urgency, not merely as a matter of course.

Keywords

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assigned counsel application waiver of rights criminal procedure court discretion urgency threshold

Cited Legislation

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§ 100 stk. 1 af Straffeloven

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