Whether the appellant was entitled to compensation for defense costs under Art. 429 para. 1 let. a CPP after the dismissal of the criminal case.
Yes. Because the accused faced a charge of qualified threats, retaining counsel was reasonable and the claimed CHF 1,150.20 was awarded.
The remand judgment bound the cantonal court. The Federal Supreme Court had already held that assistance by counsel was reasonable within the meaning of Art. 429 para. 1 let. a CPP, so the canton had to award compensation.