In the court proceedings, the court may find the defendant, or the person accused of the offence, innocent or guilty.
If the court finds the defendant guilty of the offence, it imposes a statutory penalty on the defendant, such as
In some cases, the accused may also be found guilty but a punishment is not imposed.
The person convicted of an offence may be ordered to reimburse the victim’s legal costs. The court may also order the person convicted to pay damages to the victim.
Read more about sentences imposed for offences on the website of the Finnish courts of lawOpens in a new window..