{"id":372,"date":"2025-07-29T17:05:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ra-weisser.at\/areas-of-expertise\/anti-corruption-law\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T06:17:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T05:17:33","slug":"anti-corruption-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ra-weisser.at\/en\/areas-of-expertise\/anti-corruption-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Anti-Corruption 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>Anti-Corruption Law<\/span><\/ol><\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Lawyer for Anti-Corruption 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>Corruption criminal cases are among the most sensitive areas of criminal law. Even an initial suspicion can have significant personal and professional consequences for business owners, executives, and public officials \u2013 including disciplinary implications \u2013 regardless of whether the allegations are ultimately confirmed. Attorney Mag. Markus Weisser has the expertise to protect your rights early, minimize risks, and ensure the most effective defense strategy.  <\/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)\">Anti-Corruption Law \u2013 Complex and Consequential<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Corruption offenses, such as abuse of office, bribery, or acceptance of undue advantages, often exist at the intersection of business practices, political processes, and criminal law. In the day-to-day operations of companies or public authorities, boundaries are not always clearly defined\u2014a simple invitation, sponsorship, or partnership can quickly attract the attention of criminal investigators. <\/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 Corruption Cases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Criminal proceedings in anti-corruption law are often extremely complex, similar to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ra-weisser.at\/leistungen\/wirtschaftsrecht\/\">white-collar crime cases<\/a><\/strong>. Rapid and strategically considered action is crucial. We analyze the situation, review the evidence, and develop an effective defense strategy with you\u2014discreetly, proactively, and purposefully.  <\/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)\">Prevent Compliance Violations \u2013 Identify Risks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Corruption risks often only become apparent after the fact. We also support companies proactively by establishing or reviewing compliance structures and training executives on how to handle potential risk situations safely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Our focus in criminal law relating to corruption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Attorney Markus Weisser frequently defends individuals and companies in the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Abuse of official authority (Section 302 StGB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bribery (Section 304 StGB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bribery (Section 307 StGB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Granting of benefits (Section 307a StGB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Granting of benefits to influence (Section 307a StGB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Granting of benefits to influence (Section 307b StGB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prohibited intervention (Section 308 StGB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>False certification or authentication in office (Section 311 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law?<\/summary><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">As soon as investigations are underway, a house search is taking place, or even if initial rumors about allegations arise, you should seek legal assistance immediately. The earlier we am involved, the better the course can be set \u2013 for the defense, communication with authorities, and internal damage control. Furthermore, many risks can be avoided through clear compliance structures, internal guidelines, training for employees, and early legal review of sponsorship, gifts, or business models. We also provide preventive support in the form of compliance checks or internal investigations.   <\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\"  id=\"faq-question-1753430103453\"><summary class=\"schema-faq-question\" ><strong>What counts as an &#8220;improper advantage&#8221;?<\/summary><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An advantage is any benefit to which a public official or employee of a public body has no legal claim \u2013 such as money, gifts, perks, invitations, or promises of professional advantages. Whether the benefit actually influenced the official&#8217; is not decisive\u2014often, the potential influence is sufficient. <\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\"  id=\"faq-question-1753430105594\"><summary class=\"schema-faq-question\" >What are the penalties for corruption offences?<\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In the event of a conviction, the defendant faces a fine or imprisonment, or companies face a fine. The severity of the penalty depends on the circumstances of the individual case (in particular the amount of damage caused). The Austrian Criminal Code provides for a maximum penalty of one to ten years&#8217; imprisonment for serious property offenses. <br\/>In addition to the general loss of reputation, convicted persons are also frequently confronted with claims for damages from victims. It should be noted that a conviction by a criminal court is binding and therefore has a major influence on any subsequent civil proceedings.<br\/>Another possible consequence of a criminal conviction is that an entrepreneur may have their business license revoked or that companies that have been convicted may be excluded from tenders in public procurement procedures. <br\/>In addition, individuals who have been sentenced to more than six months&#8217; imprisonment for a financial offense are automatically disqualified from serving as a managing director or board member for three years.   <\/p> <\/details> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull 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 criminal law relating to corruption?<\/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\">We are happy to provide you with strategic and discreet defense.<\/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\/en\/contact-us\/\">Contact<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lawyer for Anti-Corruption Law Corruption criminal cases are among the most sensitive areas of criminal law. 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