Murder: 22-year-old wants to appeal decision in Supreme Court
The 22-year-old was held in custody when the trial in the Court of Appeal ended. It was no surprise, therefore, that he would be convicted of the murder of Emilia Lundberg says his defence lawyer Melka Kjellberg.
”I am of course very surprised that he was convicted”Melka Kjellberg, defence lawyer
– But I am of course very surprised that he was convicted. As we see it, there is no concrete evidence that he was guilty.
Melka Kjellberg has managed to visit her client in custody.
– He said he was disappointed with the justice system.
The 22-year-old has always denied any wrongdoing. He will appeal the verdict to the Supreme Court.
– We will request leave to appeal, and then we will see, says Melka Kjellberg
– We must make an attempt in any case.
Courts in Sweden
Can be divided into three groups – general courts, administrative courts and special courts.
General courts are the District Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
The District Court is the first instance. There are 48 District Courts.
The Courts of Appeal are the second instance and there are six.
The Supreme Court is the final instance. The Supreme Court usually rules in cases that are important to show how the court should apply the law, that is, set precedents.
The general courts handle all types of civil and criminal cases.
