{"id":371,"date":"2025-07-29T17:02:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ra-weisser.at\/areas-of-expertise\/administrative-criminal-law\/"},"modified":"2025-12-10T14:45:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T13:45:00","slug":"administrative-criminal-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ra-weisser.at\/en\/areas-of-expertise\/administrative-criminal-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Administrative Criminal Law"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:277px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"366\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-216 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ra-weisser.at\/app\/uploads\/2025\/09\/working-in-cafe-2025-02-11-15-36-24-utc.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" sizes=\"auto, \" srcset=\"\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#a1a29a\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-aca490c8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><nav role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Seitenstruktur\" id=\"breadcrumbs-1\"><div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><ol aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" role=\"menubar\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ra-weisser.at\/en\/\" itemprop=\"url\">Home<\/a><span class=\"separator\">&#8211;<\/span><\/li>  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ra-weisser.at\/en\/areas-of-expertise\/\" itemprop=\"url\">Areas of expertise<\/a><span class=\"separator\">&#8211;<\/span><\/li>  <li class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\"><\/span>Administrative Criminal Law<\/span><\/ol><\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Your lawyer for administrative criminal law<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5ba0f1c9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>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.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Responsibility of managing directors and executive bodies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Effective defense in administrative criminal law<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Representation before administrative courts and supreme courts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2f915ff63500a9410ddb8a7438682d6a\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-secondary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-353c4f5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ra-weisser.at\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MarkusWeisser.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ra-weisser.at\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MarkusWeisser.jpg 524w, https:\/\/www.ra-weisser.at\/app\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MarkusWeisser-300x262.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fee14cec4b853dea2de7c5cec692c1f5\"><strong>Your concerns are important to us!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bd6b9467a6aef285c67aaee99db3ca21\">Lawyer Markus Weisser will personally take time for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-cb28d6de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-primary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ra-weisser.at\/en\/book-an-appointment\/\">Book an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-secondary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-867483a7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4f2155eb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><details class=\"schema-faq-section\"  id=\"faq-question-1753430067089\"><summary class=\"schema-faq-question\" >What is the difference between administrative criminal proceedings and criminal proceedings before a court?<\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Administrative criminal proceedings are conducted by administrative authorities (e.g., district administrative authorities), not by courts. They concern violations of administrative law\u2014such as traffic offenses, trade violations, or breaches of reporting obligations. Unlike in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ra-weisser.at\/en\/areas-of-expertise\/criminal-defense\/\">criminal law<\/a><\/strong>, there are generally no prison sentences, but in some cases there may be substantial fines and administrative consequences.  <\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\"  id=\"faq-question-1753430103453\"><summary class=\"schema-faq-question\" >Are there statutes of limitations or prosecution periods in administrative criminal law?<\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">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 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ra-weisser.at\/en\/areas-of-expertise\/criminal-defense\/\">criminal law<\/a><\/strong>, 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.    <\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\"  id=\"faq-question-1753430105594\"><summary class=\"schema-faq-question\" >What does &#8220;forfeiture&#8221; mean in administrative criminal law?<\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Forfeiture is a secondary consequence in administrative criminal law whereby objects or assets related to an administrative offense are confiscated\u2014for example, because they were used to commit the offense or originate from the offense. <br\/><br\/>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.  <\/p> <\/details> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-27b7af1e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Do you need help with administrative criminal law?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-38c86160 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Contact us for advice on administrative criminal law!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d2a3880e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ra-weisser.at\/ent\/contact-us\/\">Contact<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your lawyer for administrative criminal law Administrative criminal proceedings involve much more than just minor offenses. 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They concern violations of administrative law\u2014such as traffic offenses, trade violations, or breaches of reporting obligations. Unlike in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ra-weisser.at\/en\/areas-of-expertise\/criminal-defense\/\">criminal law<\/a><\/strong>, there are generally no prison sentences, but in some cases there may be substantial fines and administrative consequences.  ","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.ra-weisser.at\/en\/areas-of-expertise\/administrative-criminal-law\/#faq-question-1753430103453","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.ra-weisser.at\/en\/areas-of-expertise\/administrative-criminal-law\/#faq-question-1753430103453","name":"Are there statutes of limitations or prosecution periods in administrative criminal law?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, administrative offenses are subject to a statute of limitations. 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