When every decision counts – summons, charges, trial: how to protect your rights
A letter from the police or the administrative fines authority changes everything. Suddenly you are the suspect or respondent in an official investigation. Uncertainty is considerable: what can I say? Must I attend questioning? Could I face a criminal record or a driving ban?
Whether in the investigation proceedings for a criminal offence or the administrative fine proceedings for an administrative offence, this initial stage is crucial to the subsequent course of events.
The foundation for the outcome is laid at the very first stage of proceedings. Mistakes made through lack of knowledge at this point often cannot be corrected later.
Many people underestimate the situation. They make statements to the police, hoping quickly to “clear things up”. But the golden rule is: You have the right to remain silent. You should consistently exercise this right until a defence lawyer has inspected the investigation file.
A distinction is often drawn between “real” crimes and “mere” administrative offences. Yet their consequences are often equally serious for those affected:
Criminal law: Fines or imprisonment are possible here. A conviction may result in entries in the certificate of conduct, professional consequences or the loss of a driving licence.
Administrative offences (OWiG): Speeding or running a red light may seem harmless, but can lead to substantial fines, penalty points in Flensburg, driving bansand even revocation of the driving licence. Especially for commuters and professional drivers, professional defence can be essential to protecting their livelihood.
We represent you with the same determination in administrative offence matters as in complex criminal proceedings.
Successful defence requires more than activity alone. It calls for mastery of the tools of criminal procedure and targeted use of the legal possibilities under the German Code of Criminal Procedure (StPO) and Administrative Offences Act (OWiG).
You should never face criminal or administrative fine proceedings alone. The complexity of the law requires expert support. The earlier you involve us, the greater the scope for achieving a favourable result, whether avoiding a driving ban or having criminal proceedings discontinued.
The foundation for the outcome is laid at the very first stage of proceedings. Mistakes made through lack of knowledge at this point often cannot be corrected later.
Many people underestimate the situation. They make statements to the police, hoping quickly to “clear things up”. But the golden rule is: You have the right to remain silent. You should consistently exercise this right until a defence lawyer has inspected the investigation file.
A distinction is often drawn between “real” crimes and “mere” administrative offences. Yet their consequences are often equally serious for those affected:
Criminal law: Fines or imprisonment are possible here. A conviction may result in entries in the certificate of conduct, professional consequences or the loss of a driving licence.
Administrative offences (OWiG): Speeding or running a red light may seem harmless, but can lead to substantial fines, penalty points in Flensburg, driving bansand even revocation of the driving licence. Especially for commuters and professional drivers, professional defence can be essential to protecting their livelihood.
We represent you with the same determination in administrative offence matters as in complex criminal proceedings.
Successful defence requires more than activity alone. It calls for mastery of the tools of criminal procedure and targeted use of the legal possibilities under the German Code of Criminal Procedure (StPO) and Administrative Offences Act (OWiG).
You should never face criminal or administrative fine proceedings alone. The complexity of the law requires expert support. The earlier you involve us, the greater the scope for achieving a favourable result, whether avoiding a driving ban or having criminal proceedings discontinued.
- Access to case files
- Developing a defence strategy
- Targeted applications to take evidence
- Strategic examination of witnesses
- Thorough legal knowledge of current case law
- Personal and understandable advice
