Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the cost order against an acquitted defendant violated the presumption of innocence.
Extrahierter Entscheid
No. A cost order is compatible with the presumption of innocence if it is based on civil-law blameworthy conduct and an adequate causal link to the opening of proceedings, not on any assertion of criminal guilt.
Extrahierte Begründung
The cantonal court did not attribute criminal culpability to the defendant, but only civilly blameworthy conduct: he was responsible for obtaining the permit, knew of the licensing requirement, and allowed the company to start business without authorization. That omission adequately caused the investigation.