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What to do after a criminal complaint in Austria: a procedural overview for German suspects

Received a complaint from Austria? How the proceedings work, the rights of the accused, file access and diversion: what German nationals need to know now.

1 June 2026 · Mag. Christopher Angerer
Appeals

What to do after a criminal complaint in Austria: the general procedural overview

A complaint, summons or house search in Austria? How the proceedings work, your rights, the first 72 hours and diversion: the general overview.

1 June 2026 · Mag. Christopher Angerer
Offences against life and limb

Allegations against Teachers: Sexual Integrity and § 212 StGB, What the Defence Now Counts

An allegation under § 212 StGB against a teacher? The offence, distinction from §§ 206, 207, 207b StGB, contradictory questioning, and suspension. From a defence perspective.

24 May 2026 · Mag. Christopher Angerer
Offences against life and limb

Duty of Supervision of Teachers: When Does a School Accident Become a Criminal Proceeding?

School accident with personal injury? Duties under § 51 SchUG and criminal-law risks under §§ 80, 81, 88 StGB in school sports, swimming and school week away, concisely explained.

24 May 2026 · Mag. Christopher Angerer
Offences against life and limb

When the Allegation Is There: The First 48 Hours for Accused Teachers

Allegation against a teacher? What counts in the first 48 hours: criminal proceedings, civil-service and disciplinary law, school life in sync. Avoiding typical mistakes.

24 May 2026 · Mag. Christopher Angerer
Juvenile criminal law

Reporting Duty and Right to Report at School: How Teachers Should Proceed when a Crime is Suspected

Suspected crime in everyday school life? § 78 StPO, § 80 StPO, § 53 BDG, § 37 B-KJHG, the chain of duties and the correct workflow for teachers. From a defence perspective.

24 May 2026 · Mag. Christopher Angerer
Offences against life and limb

Criminal liability in mountain sports: what counts legally after a mountain accident

Mountain accident with personal injury? Four roles, four duties of care, the § 88 para 2 StGB privilege and diversion: what counts in early defence.

14 May 2026 · Mag. Christopher Angerer
Juvenile criminal law

Juvenile Arrest, Detention, and Pre-Trial Custody: What Parents Need to Know

JGG special rules on juvenile arrest and pre-trial detention. When pre-trial detention is categorically impermissible, how stand-by defence counsel works. A guide for parents.

13 May 2026 · Mag. Christopher Angerer
Juvenile criminal law

Vandalism and Theft by Juveniles: What Parents Need to Know in Austria

Charged with damage to property, theft or burglary against a juvenile? §§ 125, 127, 129 StGB, when § 4 Abs 2 Z 2 JGG leads to non-punishability. From a defence perspective.

12 May 2026 · Mag. Christopher Angerer
Juvenile criminal law

Hate Speech Online and Juveniles: What Section 283 StGB Has Criminalised since the HiNBG

A complaint under Section 283 StGB? Hate speech online and juveniles, thresholds, HiNBG mechanics, diversion without an upper sentencing limit. Defence perspective.

11 May 2026 · Mag. Christopher Angerer
Juvenile criminal law

Cyberbullying and Explicit Images among Juveniles: What Parents and Juveniles Need to Know

A complaint under Section 107c or 207a StGB? Cyberbullying and sexting among juveniles, when the sexting privilege of Section 207a paras. 5/6 applies. From a defence perspective.

10 May 2026 · Mag. Christopher Angerer
Juvenile criminal law

The Pre-Trial Detention Conference for Juveniles: What the Defense Prepares

When an application for a pre-trial detention conference under section 35a JGG is worthwhile and how the outcome is used in court. From the defense perspective.

10 May 2026 · Mag. Christopher Angerer
White-collar crime

House Search in Austria: Rights, Procedure, and Defence

House search in Austria, what the defence recommends: rights of the accused, procedure, seizure, objection under Section 112 StPO, and appeals.

9 May 2026 · Mag. Christopher Angerer
Juvenile criminal law

Juvenile Criminal Law in Austria: What Parents and Juveniles Need to Know

Your child is the accused? Overview of the Austrian Juvenile Justice Act from a defence perspective: age groups, responses of the justice system, the proceeding, and parents.

7 May 2026 · Mag. Christopher Angerer
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