syyttämättömäksi

Syyttämättömäksi is a Finnish legal term that translates to "not guilty" or "acquitted" in English. It refers to the outcome of a criminal trial where the defendant is found not to have committed the crime they were accused of. This verdict is reached by a judge or jury after considering all the evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defense.

A verdict of syyttämättömäksi does not necessarily mean the person is innocent in an absolute sense, but rather that the prosecution failed to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Finnish legal procedure requires a high burden of proof for conviction. If there is any reasonable doubt about the defendant's guilt, they must be acquitted.

Being found syyttämättömäksi means the defendant is cleared of the charges and is not subject to any criminal penalties, such as imprisonment or fines, related to that specific accusation. The acquittal is a final decision on the matter, and the individual cannot be tried again for the same crime, a principle known as double jeopardy.

The legal process leading to a syyttämättömäksi verdict involves the examination of evidence, witness testimonies, and legal arguments. The prosecution must demonstrate that the defendant committed the alleged offense, while the defense aims to raise reasonable doubt or present alternative explanations. The court's decision is based on the assessment of this information against the established legal standards of proof.