SS-1786/2008-VLR
ECLI:DK:VLR:2024:SS0000000991
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Court upholds lower court's appointment of defense counsel for a criminal defendant.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe 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
AI generatedStraffesagloven § 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
AI generatedStraffesagloven § 193
Straffesagloven § 194
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Landsretten stadfæster byrettens afgørelse i sag om beskikkelse af bistandsadvokat