Since the measures to contain the Covid-19 pandemic were relaxed for vaccinated people, many fake vaccination certificates have been circulating. These are often forgeries by private individuals posing as doctors. These false vaccination certificate documents a vaccination against the coronavirus that did not take place. Quite a few people see this as a business [...]
While some people deem the usage of cannabis as a youthful indiscretion, for others, it is a criminal offence that should be punished. German law clearly regulates, among other things, the production, trafficking and related activities concerning the drug. Nevertheless, cannabis is considered the most trafficked and consumed drug in Germany in the past [...]
Cryptocurrencies enjoy great popularity, and trading in Bitcoin and other currencies is steadily increasing. But it also harbours many risks and dangers. Not only are cryptocurrencies subject to considerable price fluctuations, and they are therefore associated with significant risks of loss. The rising trade in cryptocurrencies also leads to increased fraudulent activities and hacker [...]
On 1 July 2021, the "Act on the Further Development of the Code of Criminal Procedure and on the Amendment of Other Provisions" of 25 June 2021 came into force. Old regulations have been amended with this law, and new regulations have been introduced into the German Criminal Procedure Code (StPO). The changes are [...]
If a provisional arrest is made during a preliminary investigation, or even if an arrest warrant already exists, it is necessary to take the right steps. One way of escaping arrest or pre-trial detention is to provide bail. Bail is also known as a bail bond. Details are regulated in § 116a StPO (German [...]
Being able to maintain one's mobility as an EU citizen or third-country national in Germany is not only for professional or tourist reasons. For example, the sudden imposition of a driving ban or the order to revoke a driving licence can quickly ruin a planned stay abroad. The fundamental question is often asked whether [...]
The Covid-19 coronavirus crisis has not only had an enormous impact on our health but has also driven many people into economic hardship. Coronavirus support funds have been put in place to provide uncomplicated and rapid assistance to those in need of them. While the subsidies were intended to help people out of their [...]
German criminal procedure is designed to allow the accused to comment on an accusation. This opportunity is initially provided in the context of a police interrogation. However, if this may initially appear to be suitable to exonerate oneself, statements by the accused often lead to the accused incriminating himself. Therefore, you should not directly follow [...]
The accusation of unlawful receipt of child benefit can result in criminal proceedings. This can come to a shock of many parents who aren't aware of this fact. Many are also not aware that should they or their children move abroad then they may lose their entitlement to child benefit. Not informing the "Familienkasse" (the [...]
From the end of April the Road Traffic Act in Germany will be amended leading to changes in traffic offences. These amendments will become law on April 28th 2020. For motorists in Germany it is crucial to be aware of this new piece of legislation as these traffic offences will have a big impact. This [...]