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SS-379/2009-VLR ECLI:DK:VLR:2024:SS0000000037 AI generated

Court approved saliva sample collection from defendant under specific legal authority for forensic analysis.

Case Number SS-379/2009-VLR
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The Vestre Landsret approved the defendant's saliva sample collection following a procedural challenge. The prosecution sought the sample for forensic identification, while the defense argued against the intrusion without explicit consent. The court ruled that the measure was lawful and necessary for the investigation under the relevant criminal procedure statutes.

Legislator headnote

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Straffeprok. 1916; Straffeprok. 1916, § 163: The court may order the collection of bodily fluids from a suspect when deemed necessary for the investigation and proportionate to the case.

Keywords

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criminal procedure forensic evidence bodily fluids sample collection investigative measure proportionality defendant rights

Cited Legislation

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Straffeprok. 1916, § 163

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