Electricity Theft: The Court of Cassation and the Tampering of Electronic Meters (Judgment no. 19021/2025)
The Court of Cassation, with judgment no. 19021 of 2025, clarifies the distinction between theft and computer fraud in cases of tampering with electronic meters to steal energy. Discover why altering the chip constitutes the crime of aggravated theft and what the legal implications of this important ruling are for those who attempt to evade energy payment.
Substitute penalties and prognosis of compliance: commentary on Cassation n. 8569/2024
The Court of Cassation, with ruling no. 8569/2024, confirmed the possibility for the judge to reject the request for a substitute pecuniary penalty when the elements of the case indicate a concrete risk that the defendant will not comply with payment. We analyze the reasoning, legal basis, and practical implications.