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Our blog is dedicated to current topics and developments in the fields of criminal law, compliance and internal investigations. The articels are prepared with a practical focus and include tips for direct implementation.

Rechtsanwalt und Strafverteidiger Dr. Elias Schönborn informiert im Blog über Entwicklungen zu den Themen Strafrecht, Compliance und Whistleblowing.
The right to request evidence pursuant to Sec 55 of the Austrian Code of Criminal Procedure (StPO) is one of the key rights of participation available to the accused. It enables him to actively influence the course of criminal proceedings…
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Anyone facing criminal charges in Austria quickly finds themselves in a highly stressful situation: investigative measures such as house searches,…
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The financial interests of the European Union (EU) are increasingly the focus of criminal investigations. These mostly concern subsidy programmes…
The darknet is no longer a marginal phenomenon of digital subcultures. Rather, investigations on the darknet have become an integral…
Suspicious circumstances within a company – whether based on an internal tip-off, irregularities in the accounts or media reports –…
The offence of (serious) assault (Sec 83, 84 of the Austrian Criminal Code, “StGB”) is one of the most common…
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In preliminary proceedings, it is possible to lodge an objection against certain procedural actions of the public prosecutor’s office on…
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Austrian criminal procedure law provides appeals to challenge first-instance court judgments. This article provides an overview of legal remedies and…
If there is suspicion of a criminal offence in Austria, the suspect may be arrested under certain conditions. Arrest constitutes…
Internal investigations are a valuable tool for uncovering legal violations within a company. They an indispensable compliance instrument for minimising…

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