Criminal law · Focus 1
Criminal defence at all stages of proceedings
I defend accused persons from the first police interview through the prosecution's investigation to the main hearing and on appeal. This includes defence in general criminal law – for example in allegations of fraud (Art. 146 StGB), misappropriation (Art. 138 StGB), theft, bodily harm, defamation, coercion, narcotics offences and offences against sexual integrity.
One focus is road-traffic criminal law: I represent clients in cases of speeding, driving under the influence or while unfit to drive, and grossly negligent driving offences, and support the administrative proceedings on licence withdrawal that often run in parallel. Early defence is especially important where criminal and administrative proceedings interlock.
Common statutory references: Fraud (Art. 146 StGB) · Misappropriation (Art. 138 StGB) · Right to remain silent and duty to inform (Art. 158 StPO)
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Criminal law · Focus 2
White-collar crime
In white-collar crime I represent individuals, executives and companies in complex proceedings. Typical constellations concern allegations of criminal mismanagement (Art. 158 StGB), forgery of documents (Art. 251 StGB), money laundering (Art. 305bis StGB) and other offences against assets and documents. Often extensive files, accounting records and international connections must be handled.
I likewise advise and represent in administrative criminal law, for example in financial-market, gambling, tax-criminal and healthcare law. Legal support is sensible early here – ideally before interviews take place or documents are handed over.
Common statutory references: Criminal mismanagement (Art. 158 StGB) · Forgery of documents (Art. 251 StGB) · Money laundering (Art. 305bis StGB)
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Criminal law · Focus 3
Confiscation, seizure & asset recovery
Seizures of assets (Art. 263 et seq. StPO), account freezes and confiscation (Art. 69 et seq. StGB) can seriously affect both accused persons and uninvolved third parties. I examine the lawfulness of such measures, defend against disproportionate interference and work towards the release or restriction of frozen assets. In connection with seized records, sealing (Art. 248 StPO) is also a central instrument for protecting privileged secrets.
For injured parties and companies, conversely, the aim is the securing and recovery of assets (asset recovery) – from securing them in the criminal proceedings to accompanying asset-related steps. As an affected third party you should act early to safeguard your rights.
Common statutory references: Confiscation (Art. 69 et seq. StGB) · Seizure (Art. 263 et seq. StPO) · Sealing (Art. 248 StPO)
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Criminal law · Focus 4
Victim representation & internal investigations
Anyone harmed by an offence has their own rights in the criminal proceedings. I assist with the criminal complaint, constitution as a private claimant and the enforcement of claims for damages and satisfaction – also in adhesion proceedings and in recovering withdrawn assets. Early preservation of evidence and observance of deadlines for criminal complaints are important here.
For companies I plan and conduct internal investigations where fraud, corruption or compliance breaches are suspected. The aim is objective clarification that sets out options for action and creates the basis for further steps – for example vis-à-vis authorities or in the employment-law context.
Common statutory references: Private claimant and adhesion proceedings · Criminal complaint · Representation of affected third parties
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Area 2
Civil law
Many criminal matters have a civil-law flip side. I represent you in proceedings closely connected with criminal law as well as in independent civil-law disputes.
Liability, contracts and asset proceedings
I advise and litigate on claims for damages and satisfaction (Art. 41 et seq. OR), on contractual disputes and on liability claims against corporate bodies. A particular connection to criminal law exists in the enforcement and securing of assets – for example by attachment (Art. 271 et seq. SchKG), interim measures and restitution claims in the context of recovering unlawfully withdrawn assets (asset recovery).
I likewise support injured parties who wish to enforce their claims not only in adhesion proceedings but through the civil courts, as well as persons who must defend themselves against unjustified claims.
Common statutory references: Damages and satisfaction (Art. 41 et seq. OR) · Attachment (Art. 271 et seq. SchKG) · Interim measures (Art. 261 et seq. ZPO)
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Area 3
Public law
Criminal and administrative proceedings often interlock. I represent you before authorities and in administrative proceedings that follow from a criminal matter or are conducted independently.
Administrative proceedings and administrative measures
These include in particular administrative proceedings in road traffic: I represent you in proceedings on the withdrawal of your driving licence (warning, admonitory and precautionary withdrawal), which often run in parallel with the criminal proceedings. In addition, there are supervisory and licensing proceedings and administrative criminal law in regulated areas such as financial-market, gambling, tax and healthcare law. I take over representation before authorities, draft submissions and appeals, and coordinate the administrative with the criminal defence strategy.
Where a ruling is to be challenged, I assess the prospects of success and conduct appeal proceedings up to the competent courts.
Common topics: Licence withdrawal and administrative measures · Administrative criminal law · Supervisory and licensing proceedings
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