Criminal Law
Offences, penalties, measures and criminal procedure in Swiss law.
What to Do If You Are Arrested in Switzerland
Your rights upon arrest: right to a lawyer, right to silence, duration of detention. A comprehensive guide based on the Swiss Code of Criminal Procedure.
Police Custody in Switzerland: Your Rights Explained
Duration, rights of the accused, role of the public prosecutor: everything about police custody under Swiss law according to the CrimPC.
How to File a Criminal Complaint in Switzerland
Deadlines, form, where to file: all steps for filing a criminal complaint in Switzerland under the Criminal Code and CrimPC.
The Presumption of Innocence in Swiss Law
A fundamental constitutional principle protecting every accused person. Analysis of art. 32 FC and art. 10 CrimPC.
Traffic Offences in Switzerland: Penalties and Procedures
Speeding, drink driving, licence suspension: traffic offences in Switzerland under the SVG and VRV.
The Right to a Lawyer During a Police Interview
Having a lawyer during a police interview is a fundamental right in Switzerland. Modalities under the CrimPC and Federal Supreme Court case law.
Physical Assault: What Does Swiss Criminal Law Say?
Simple assault, minor and serious bodily harm: Swiss criminal law distinguishes several levels of physical violence with different penalties.
Theft in Switzerland: What Penalties Apply?
Simple theft, aggravated theft, petty theft: penalties under the Swiss Criminal Code and aggravating circumstances.
Harassment: Definition and Legal Remedies in Swiss Law
Harassment (stalking) in Swiss law: legal basis, victim protection and criminal sanctions under the CP and CC.
Criminal Records in Switzerland: Access, Deletion, Consequences
Who can access your criminal record? When is a conviction deleted? Explanation of the VOSTRA system in Swiss law.