Your lawyer for administrative criminal law
Administrative criminal proceedings involve much more than just minor offenses. Whether you are a private individual, an entrepreneur, or a manager in a company, administrative criminal proceedings can have serious consequences, including fines and commercial law consequences. Attorney Markus Weisser is at your side with a clear strategy, sound legal knowledge, and consistent representation.
Responsibility of managing directors and executive bodies
Managing directors or other responsible persons are often prosecuted personally, for example for breach of supervisory or organizational duties (Section 9 VStG). We represent you in official proceedings and support you in limiting your personal liability and protecting the company from further legal disadvantages.
Effective defense in administrative criminal law
We thoroughly analyze your case and develop a customized defense strategy. Through a precise analysis of the facts, we create the basis for a successful defense in administrative criminal law. Often, a professional statement or an appeal can result in the administrative penalty being revoked or at least mitigated.
Representation before administrative courts and supreme courts
Our law firm represents you not only before administrative courts, but also before the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Administrative Court. Trust our expertise in administrative criminal law to effectively protect your rights and reduce your penalty.
Your concerns are important to us!
Lawyer Markus Weisser will personally take time for you.
FAQ
What is the difference between administrative criminal proceedings and criminal proceedings before a court?
Administrative criminal proceedings are conducted by administrative authorities (e.g., district administrative authorities), not by courts. They concern violations of administrative law—such as traffic offenses, trade violations, or breaches of reporting obligations. Unlike in criminal law, there are generally no prison sentences, but in some cases there may be substantial fines and administrative consequences.
Are there statutes of limitations or prosecution periods in administrative criminal law?
Yes, administrative offenses are subject to a statute of limitations. In principle, the statute of limitations in administrative criminal law is three years from the date of the offense. Unlike in criminal law, the statute of limitations is not interrupted by administrative proceedings. This must be distinguished from the prosecution period: if the authority does not take any action against the perpetrator within one year of the offense being committed, further prosecution is not permitted. Statutes of limitations and prosecution periods play an important role in administrative criminal law.
What does “forfeiture” mean in administrative criminal law?
Forfeiture is a secondary consequence in administrative criminal law whereby objects or assets related to an administrative offense are confiscated—for example, because they were used to commit the offense or originate from the offense.
A new development since 2024 is that vehicles owned by the perpetrator can be seized and declared forfeited, for example if the accused exceeds the speed limit to a certain extent. The forfeiture of property in administrative criminal law is extremely questionable from a constitutional point of view. In such a case, you should definitely consult a lawyer.
Do you need help with administrative criminal law?
Contact us for advice on administrative criminal law!