Substitute term of imprisonment is halved
If a monetary fine is not paid, an alternative prison sentence must be served. Until now, it was the case that each daily fine led to one day of imprisonment. This is set to change. According to § 43 S. 1 StGB, an unpaid fine will be replaced by a prison sentence. This means that if the convicted person does not pay the fine imposed on them, a prison sentence can be enforced.
