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Analysis of Judgment No. 36378 of 2023: Revocation of Conditional Suspension of Sentence

The judgment no. 36378 of July 7, 2023, issued by the Court of Cassation, represents an important reference for understanding the prerequisites governing the revocation of the conditional suspension of sentence. The central issue concerns the condition of irrevocability of the conviction and the timelines related to the finalization of the judgment that grants the benefit.

The context of the judgment

In the specific case, the Court confirmed the decision of the Court of Appeal of Reggio Calabria, which had rejected the requests for revocation of the conditional suspension of the sentence against the defendant R. V. The Court established that the legal revocation of the conditional suspension of the sentence occurs only if the conviction for the previously committed crime has become irrevocable after the finalization of the judgment that granted the benefit.

  • The conviction must be irrevocable.
  • The finalization must occur after the granting of the suspension.
  • The revocation can only occur before the expiration of the duration of the suspension.

Summary of the judgment and its importance

Prerequisites - Executory judgment - Case. The legal revocation of the conditional suspension of the sentence postulates that the conviction for the previously committed crime has become irrevocable after the finalization of the judgment that granted the benefit and before the expiration of the duration of the same. (Case in which the Court deemed irrelevant that the second judgment was pronounced following annulment with referral, redefining only the sanctioning treatment and that the ascertainment of responsibility was carried out with a judgment dated prior to that being revoked).

This summary highlights how the Court considered irrelevant the fact that the second judgment was pronounced following annulment with referral. The importance of this principle is crucial for criminal practice, as it clarifies that the ascertainment of responsibility, made with a previous judgment, cannot influence the revocation of the conditional suspension of the sentence if the criteria of irrevocability and timelines established by law are not met.

Conclusion

Judgment no. 36378 of 2023 reaffirms the centrality of legal certainty in criminal law, highlighting how the conditions for the revocation of the conditional suspension of the sentence must be strictly adhered to. This principle not only guarantees protection for the defendant but also contributes to maintaining the integrity of the legal system, ensuring that the rights of the parties are always protected in a context of fairness and justice.