Question juridique clé
Whether the refusal to reimburse private defense costs to a non-convicted defendant violated the presumption of innocence and constitutional rights.
Solution extraite
The refusal was unlawful because the case was not a clear bagatelle and the defendant had objectively justified reasons to retain counsel.
Motifs extraits
After the initial traffic fine was challenged, the authorities carried out further investigative steps, including additional reports and witness hearings. The matter was not straightforward, and no procedural misconduct by the defendant justified shifting costs to him.