Court acquits one defendant of theft charges while partially upholding the sentence against two co-defendants.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Court of Appeal acquitted defendant A. C. of theft charges, overturning the first-instance verdict that found him guilty. While the first-instance court had convicted A. C. and imposed a fine on co-defendants P. M. and M. T., the appellate court found insufficient evidence to sustain the conviction against A. C. regarding the specific facts alleged. Consequently, the court set aside the judgment against A. C. but maintained the conviction and penalty against the other two defendants.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 438 pkt. 2 k.p.k.; Art. 438 pkt. 4 k.p.k.: The court of appeal may acquit a defendant if the evidence does not establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt, while simultaneously upholding the conviction of co-defendants where the evidence remains sufficient.