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Welcome to our page dedicated to criminal law. Here you can find a collection of articles, cases, and legal insights focusing on various aspects of criminal law.

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Judgment No. 48579 of 2023: New Perspectives on Substitute Sentences and the Cartabia Reform

Judgment No. 48579 of 2023 by the Court of Cassation clarifies the applicability of alternative penalties for short custodial sentences, particularly in relation to the transitional provisions introduced by the Cartabia reform. We will analyze the legal and practical implications of this decision.

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Analysis of Judgment No. 49935 of 2023: Recidivism and Prescription in Criminal Law

The recent ruling of the Court of Cassation on qualified recidivism and its effects on the running of the statute of limitations provides important insights for understanding Italian criminal law.

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Judgment No. 15641 of 2023: Reflections on Corruption in Public Administration.

Let's analyze the recent ruling no. 15641 of 2023, which clarifies the boundaries between proper corruption and corruption for the exercise of function, emphasizing public and private interest.

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Judgment No. 17307 of 2024: the value of adversarial proceedings in witness examination.

Analysis of ruling no. 17307 of 2024 concerning the examination of witnesses in a context of unlawful conduct, highlighting the importance of adversarial proceedings and the legitimacy of evidence.

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Partial waiver of the defender and appeals: commentary on ruling no. 17308 of 2024

The recent ruling no. 17308 of January 30, 2024, by the Court of Cassation clarifies the limits of partial waiver of appeal, highlighting the importance of special power of attorney and the rights of the defense attorney. Let’s explore the main aspects of this decision together.

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The ruling no. 14024 of 2024: Summary and Ordinary Procedure in Multisubjective Proceedings.

Let's analyze the recent ruling no. 14024 of 2024, which clarifies the implications of the coexistence of the abbreviated and ordinary procedures in multi-subjective trials, highlighting the importance of keeping the evidentiary regimes distinct.

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Misappropriation and SME Financing: Reflections on Judgment No. 14874 of 2024

The recent ruling no. 14874 of 2024 clarifies the legal boundaries of misappropriation in assisted financing for SMEs affected by the pandemic, highlighting the responsibilities of professionals in managing public resources.

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Judgment No. 14035 of 2024: Substitute Sanctions and the Two-Phase 'Sentencing' Mechanism.

The very recent ruling of the Court of Cassation provides important clarifications on substitute sanctions and their application in the context of the appeal process, revealing the dynamics of the bifasic 'sentencing' mechanism.

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Judgment No. 14868 of 2024: Adversarial Proceedings and Chamber Procedure in the Covid-19 Era.

Let's analyze the recent ruling no. 14868 of 2024, which addresses the nullity of the proceedings in the event of a violation of the right to be heard during chamber hearings, highlighting the rights of defendants in the emergency context.

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Commentary on Judgment No. 16659 of 2024: Abuse of Office and Contracting Limits.

Analysis of ruling no. 16659 of 2024 on abuse of office, with particular focus on changes to the threshold limits for service contracts, and the retroactive implications of such changes.