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SS-1786/2008-VLR ECLI:DK:VLR:2024:SS0000000991 AI generated

Court upholds lower court's appointment of defense counsel for a criminal defendant.

Case Number SS-1786/2008-VLR
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The Vestre Landsret confirmed the byret's decision to appoint a defense attorney for the accused. The defendant challenged the appointment, arguing it was unnecessary given the case's complexity and their own legal knowledge. The court rejected this, noting that the lower court correctly identified the need for professional representation to ensure a fair trial.

Legislator headnote

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Straffesagloven § 193; Straffesagloven § 194: The court has the authority to appoint defense counsel when necessary to ensure the defendant's right to a fair trial, even if the defendant objects.

Keywords

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criminal defense counsel appointment of attorney fair trial rights Vestre Landsret Straffesagloven

Cited Legislation

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Straffesagloven § 193
Straffesagloven § 194
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Landsretten stadfæster byrettens afgørelse i sag om beskikkelse af bistandsadvokat