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House Searches in Austria – Rights and Strategic Conduct
A house search is one of the most intrusive investigative measures under the Austrian Code of Criminal Procedure (StPO). Those affected are often caught completely unprepared – whether in their…
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Breach of Trust under Section 153 of the Austrian Criminal Code – What Defendants and Victims Should Know
Breach of trust (Section 153 ACC) is one of the most important white collar crimes in Austria. It frequently affects managing directors, board members, association officers, or other decision-makers. The…
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Active Repentance in Austrian Criminal Law (§ 167 StGB)
Active repentance is a powerful legal instrument in Austrian criminal law. It gives an offender the opportunity, under certain conditions, to avoid prosecution by voluntarily compensating for the financial damage…
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Reimbursement of Defense Costs in Austrian Criminal Proceedings
New Rules on Cost Compensation Since August 2024 Reimbursement in the Investigation Stage (§ 196a Austrian Code of Criminal Procedure – StPO) When do you have a right to reimbursement…
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Fraud under Austrian Criminal Law (§ 146 StGB)
Fraud is one of the most common offenses in Austrian white-collar criminal law and can have serious consequences for both suspects and victims. Whether you are accused of fraud or…
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Facing Criminal Proceedings in Austria?
Have you received a notification that a criminal investigation has been initiated against you, or a summons for a suspect interview? It is natural to feel uncertain at this moment.…