sytteet
Syytteet, in Finnish law, are formal accusations brought by a public prosecutor against a person who is alleged to have committed a crime. The term refers to the indictment that initiates criminal proceedings in the district court. The spelling “sytteet” is a common nonstandard variant, but the correct term in official use is “syytteet.”
An indictment lists the charges, describes the alleged conduct, states the legal basis for each charge, and
Procedure and effect: After the investigation, the prosecutor decides whether to file charges. If charges are
Outcome: If the court finds the defendant guilty, a sentence is imposed. If the evidence does not