Supreme Court allows defense fee claim against state for criminal defense services rendered.

The Supreme Court of Finland allowed the applicant's claim for a defense fee payable from state funds. The applicant, a criminal defendant, argued that the state failed to reimburse the defense lawyer for services provided, while the opposing party contended the fee was not due under the relevant regulations. The court ruled in favor of the applicant, establishing that the state bears the cost of defense representation in criminal proceedings.