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Arrest in Austria: Requirements, Procedure, and Why Legal Assistance Is Crucial

The arrest, within Austrian criminal procedure, is designed as a short-term deprivation of liberty. It is carried out by state ...

House Search: Your Rights and the Correct Way to Respond

An unexpected ring at the door, strangers in your home, targeted questions, searches, seizures and confiscations – for those affected, ...

Documents Forgery in Austria (Section 223 StGB): Criminal Liability, Legal Consequences and Practical Relevance

Forged or false documents often play a central role in large and complex white-collar criminal proceedings. In particular in offences ...

The reform of conditional release in Austria – what has applied since 1 January 2026?

Depending on the initial situation, a conviction in criminal proceedings is often unavoidable. In such cases, comprehensive and professional criminal ...

Criminal Defense in Fraud Cases – Legal Assessment, Risks, and Defense Strategies

Many suspects or accused persons find themselves confronted with allegations of fraud in criminal proceedings. Alongside embezzlement and breach of ...

Sexual Offences in Austria: Definitions, Penalties, and Proper Conduct During the Investigation Phase

Sexual offences are among the most sensitive and at the same time most serious allegations in Austrian criminal law. Often, ...

Bodily Injury in Austria: Definitions, Penalties, and Proper Conduct During the Investigation Phase

Offenses involving bodily injury are among the most common crimes in Austria. They often start with a brief lapse of ...