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What happens to juveniles who commit crimes? Especially in juvenile criminal law, the early engagement of a qualified defense attorney is crucial, as juveniles and young adults have special legal protection needs within the proceedings. We aim to ensure that these are taken into account and that fair treatment is guaranteed to best uphold your…

How to behave when accused of bodily harm? Whether as a politician putting up campaign posters, a professional athlete in a domestic dispute, or a professor at the University of Göttingen who regularly beat his doctoral student with a bamboo stick, bodily harm is widespread and appears in various forms. If you find yourself accused…

How should I act correctly when accused of theft? Have you received a police summons due to suspicion of theft under § 242 of the German Criminal Code (StGB), a particularly serious case of theft under § 243 StGB, or a qualified form of theft under § 244 StGB, and are unsure of how to…

The series “4 Blocks,” “Dogs of Berlin,” or “Skylines” enjoy a wide audience. Almost everyone knows these series, which captivate their viewers with the “unvarnished” portrayal of the lives of clan members and their structural and familial relationships. But are these merely fictional series, or do they truly reflect reality in Germany? So-called clan crime…

What to Do if Accused of Robbery? Have you received a police summons or a charge for robbery under § 249 StGB or an aggravated form of robbery under §§ 249 ff. StGB (e.g., for aggravated robbery under § 250 StGB or robbery resulting in death under § 251 StGB) and want to know what…

How to Properly Handle Fraud Allegations? Have you received a criminal complaint or a police summons for fraud under § 263 StGB and are unsure how to proceed? First of all, stay calm, do not make any statements to the police, and remain silent – this is your right as a suspect in a criminal…

The retail sector is reporting an increase in shoplifting incidents, with supermarkets, discount stores, drugstores, and hardware stores being particularly affected. According to § 242 StGB (German Criminal Code), anyone who unlawfully takes another person’s movable property with the intent of appropriating it for themselves or a third party can be punished by up to five years imprisonment or a fine. The key question arises: when does one become criminally liable?

For years, the reform of the murder paragraph § 211 of the German Criminal Code (StGB) has been under discussion. As early as 2016, after two years of consultation within a highly appointed expert group, there was a clear recommendation to reform the murder paragraph. Contrary to what many believe, the difference between criminal liability for manslaughter and criminal liability for murder does not lie in the presence of intent.

While the discussion about the legal classification of the racist chants on Sylt continues, a debate has now sparked regarding the issue of incitement to hatred (“Volksverhetzung”). This debate also involves antisemitism, though in a completely different context. Since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, numerous demonstrations have taken place with people expressing solidarity with the Palestinians in the conflict.