Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the appellant was entitled to compensation for defense costs after dismissal of the proceedings.
Extrahierter Entscheid
Yes. Given the way the investigation developed, retaining counsel was reasonable to defend his procedural rights.
Extrahierte Begründung
The prosecution’s communications and settlement proposal made it necessary for the appellant to contest the allegation, because a finding that he had not worn the seat belt could significantly reduce his civil claims and financial position. The case was therefore not a simple bagatelle for compensation purposes.