Where prosecution is deemed unnecessary owing to the character, age, and environment of the offender, the gravity and circumstances of the offense, and the situation after the offense, prosecution need not be instituted.
犯人の性格、年齢及び境遇、犯罪の軽重及び情状並びに犯罪後の情況により訴追を必要としないときは、公訴を提起しないことができる。
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