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Fraud in Austrian Criminal Law: Requirements, Aggravated Forms, and Legal Consequences
Fraud is one of the most common and practically significant offenses in white-collar criminal law. For both defendants and victims, it can entail considerable legal and economic consequences. A sound…
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Claiming Compensation in Austria Successfully: Requirements, Deadlines, Costs, and Tips from a Lawyer
Pursuing compensation claims in Austria is a central aspect of civil law. Successfully enforcing such claims depends heavily on precise legal assessment, thorough evidence collection, and a realistic evaluation of…
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Corporate Criminal Law in Austria
In Austria, companies can be held criminally liable under the Corporate Criminal Liability Act (VbVG) for offenses committed by their decision-makers or employees. This establishes not only personal criminal liability…
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Assault in Austria: Difference Between Minor and Serious Bodily Injury
For suspects, criminal proceedings for bodily injury can be very unpleasant – they may face substantial fines, compensation claims from victims (pain and suffering damages) and social insurance providers (medical…
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Crime Scene: Corporate Bankruptcy – The Dangers of “Krida” under § 156 and § 159 StGB
When a company faces financial distress, the line between a hard-fought restructuring and criminal conduct is often thin. In Austrian criminal law, so-called “Krida” (insolvency-related) offenses play a central role.…
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Reclaiming Loan Processing Fees: How to Get Your Money Back from the Bank
In the past, banks almost standardly charged a so-called loan processing fee (Kreditbearbeitungsgebühr) when concluding loan agreements. For a long time, this was considered legally undisputed. However, recent rulings by…
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The European Arrest Warrant: What Affected Persons Need to Know
The European Arrest Warrant (EAW) is one of the key instruments of judicial cooperation within the European Union. It enables the swift and comparatively uncomplicated surrender of persons who are…
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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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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.…