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SS-31/2023-HJR AI generated

Court dismisses appeal against conviction for attempted murder, rejecting defense's claim of self-defense due to lack of imminent threat.

Case Number SS-31/2023-HJR
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court of Denmark dismissed the appeal against the defendant's conviction for attempted murder. The defense argued that the victim's actions created an imminent threat justifying self-defense, but the court found no evidence of such immediacy. Consequently, the court upheld the original judgment, ruling that the defendant's use of force was unlawful.

Legislator headnote

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Straffeloven § 300; Straffeloven § 32: Attempted murder is established when a person intentionally causes serious injury or death, and self-defense is only justified if there is an actual and imminent threat to life or limb.

Keywords

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attempted murder self-defense justification imminent threat requirement criminal liability Supreme Court review

Cited Legislation

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Straffeloven § 300
Straffeloven § 32

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