Necessity and drunk driving

The Supreme Court's Appeals Selection Committee decided on 13 May 2025 that the appeal against Hålogaland Court of Appeal's order 21 March 2024 will be heard by the Supreme Court. 

The Public Prosecution Authority
      
v.
      
A
(Counsel Vidar Zahl Arntzen)

Necessity and drunk driving. The threshold for legal necessity acts in drunk driving cases following an incidence of violence. Section 17 of the Penal Code and section 22 of the Road Traffic Act.