[FrankenTan]

In Sweden, I think the punishment isn't actually enforced until final verdict has been given.

There's still one more instance (and possibly EU court after that one) to appeal through.

[mzl]

True. For many cases, the dates of the jail-time to serve can even be negotiated to some extent.

[gst]

That's also true for other European countries. And it also makes sense.