The rights of the accused under section 49 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and their significance for an effective defence
When criminal proceedings are initiated against an individual, the correct response from the very beginning is crucial. Even at the ...
Convicted – what now? Your options for challenging a criminal judgment in Austria
A criminal court judgment is not necessarily final. Under certain conditions, you have the possibility to challenge it and lodge ...
Robbery in Austria
The Austrian Criminal Code protects the property of others not only from covert removal or fraudulent inducement, but also from ...
Criminal Damage in Austria: An Overview of the Offence and Its Consequences
The Austrian Criminal Code protects property not only against unlawful taking, deception, or the use of force, but also against ...
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, ...
