The conditional release of A. Miltenis, sentenced in the Didžiūnaitytė case, was initially granted but later revoked by a higher court following a prosecution appeal.
A. Miltenis, who was sentenced in the Didžiūnaitytė case, faced conditional release after a decision by the conditional release commission on December 10, 2025. The commission noted his clean record, participation in resocialization, and a low risk of reoffending. However, this decision was challenged by the prosecution, leading to a modification of the commission's ruling by the Kaunas District Court such that Miltenis would not be released on parole.
In his appeal to the Kaunas Regional Court, Miltenis argued that his rights were violated due to procedural delays, a lack of individualized assessment of criminogenic factors, and an exaggerated emphasis on the circumstances surrounding his criminal offense. He maintained that the progress he made during his sentence had been unfairly undervalued. The court dismissed his claims, stating that the relevant procedural requirements were upheld during the review of the conditional release commission's decision, according to applicable criminal procedure law, particularly Article 360.
This case highlights ongoing discussions surrounding parole rules and the judicial processes in Lithuania. The balancing act of resocialization versus the severity of the crime reflects broader societal concerns about rehabilitation and public safety, as well as the legal intricacies involved in post-conviction procedures.
