Chapter 5 · Law and justice

Bevisningen räcker inte för att fastställa den tilltalades skuld utom rimligt tvivel. Hur ska domstolen döma i skuldfrågan?

The evidence does not establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt. How must the court rule on guilt?

1Döma till böter som en kompromissImpose a fine as a compromise
2Döma till ett kortare fängelsestraffImpose a shorter prison sentence
✓Frikänna eftersom bevisningen inte räckerAcquit because the evidence is insufficient
4Vänta tills personen bevisar sin oskuldWait until the person proves their innocence

Correct answer: Acquit because the evidence is insufficient

Conviction requires proof beyond reasonable doubt. If that standard is not met, the court must acquit even if suspicions remain.

frikänna · acquit

Source: Högsta domstolen: Dom B 2354-22, 14 februari 2023 · Punkterna 13–15: Bevisbörda och beviskrav
Last checked: October 3, 2026

Döma till böter som en kompromiss

A fine also requires proof of criminal responsibility.

Döma till ett kortare fängelsestraff

Weaker evidence cannot be compensated for with a shorter sentence.

Vänta tills personen bevisar sin oskuld

The defendant does not need to prove innocence to be acquitted.