Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the refusal to award compensation under art. 379 CPP/GE was arbitrary in this acquitted accused's case
Decisione estratta
Yes. Given the accused's young age, precarious situation, two-year proceedings, procedural reversals, and directly linked legal expenses, the refusal to recognize exceptional circumstances was untenable.
Motivazione estratta
Although cantonal law allows compensation only exceptionally for an acquitted accused who was not detained, the facts here showed a particularly burdensome prosecution with significant professional, economic, financial, and psychological impact. The cantonal court ignored relevant circumstances and thus acted arbitrarily.