News from the practice
Analyses, procedural tips and legislative changes from my day-to-day practice — explained clearly, without legal jargon.
Seizure and confiscation — when may the police take my phone?
Phone, cash or computer are taken away: the article explains the difference between seizure and confiscation under §§ 109 to 116 StPO and what those affected can do about it.
Read moreHouse search in Austria — what may the police do?
The conditions under which a house search is permissible, the role played by the judicial authorisation and the statutory exceptions that apply in cases of imminent danger.
Read moreAccess to the case file in criminal proceedings — who may see the criminal case file?
What the criminal case file may contain, what right of access the accused is granted as a rule under § 51 StPO and why access to the case file is one of the most important instruments of the defence.
Read morePolice questioning in Austria — what rights do I have?
Summons to the police: the right to comment on the case or to remain silent, consultation with defence counsel and their attendance at the questioning — § 164 StPO at a glance.
Read moreA criminal complaint against me — what happens now?
From initial suspicion to the decision of the public prosecutor's office: the course of the proceedings, your rights as the accused and the most common mistakes after a complaint has been filed.
Read moreAsylum application rejected — what now? The most important steps
An overview of deadlines, legal remedies and what matters in a complaint to the Federal Administrative Court.
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