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Mag. Christopher Angerer
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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