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Criminal Law. Practice. Knowledge: Always Ahead of the Curve

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.
Lawyer Legal protection, criminal law
In preliminary proceedings, it is possible to lodge an objection against certain procedural actions of the public prosecutor’s office on the grounds of a violation of rights (Sec 106 of the Austrian Code of Criminal Procedure (StPO)). Another legal remedy…
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Criminal defense lawyer Vienna, Appellate instruments in criminal law - appeals and appeals for nullity
Austrian criminal procedure law provides appeals to challenge first-instance court judgments. This article provides an overview of legal remedies and…
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If there is suspicion of a criminal offence in Austria, the suspect may be arrested under certain conditions. Arrest constitutes…
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Internal investigations are a valuable tool for uncovering legal violations within a company. They an indispensable compliance instrument for minimising…
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In an ever-changing regulatory environment, it is becoming increasingly challenging for companies to not only take preventative measures to avoid…
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Pretrial detention is an extremely intrusive investigative measure that severely interferes with a person´s fundamental rights. Remand in custody is…
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The criminal offense of unlawful appropriation supplements the catalog of property offenses in the Austrian Criminal Code (StGB) and can…
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As digitalization continues, companies and their managers face a new challenge: cybercrime. Ransomware attacks, in which sensitive data is encrypted…
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Lawyer Dr. Elias Schönborn explains criminal complaint
A criminal complaint or statement of facts is the means of informing criminal justice authorities of potentially committed criminal offenses.…
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Lawyer Dr. Schönborn points out requirements of active repentance and gives tips
Active repentance is a key legal instrument which, in the case of certain offenses, opens up the possibility of avoiding…
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