Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the cantonal appeal court could decide the appeal in written procedure under Art. 406 CPP without the parties' consent.
Decisione estratta
No. Because the appellant challenged the factual findings and a fresh assessment of the evidence was necessary, the appeal court had to hold oral debates unless the parties agreed to written proceedings.
Motivazione estratta
Art. 406 CPP is exceptional and exhaustively lists the cases for written appeal. If facts are disputed, written procedure is excluded; in doubt, the appeal court must hold debates. The appellant's request for acquittal necessarily contested the facts, not only legal qualification.