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Wrongly accused of a criminal offense? A false accusation turns life upside down from one moment to the next and can affect anyone - regardless of their personal lifestyle. Whether through a complaint, a police summons or an investigation by the public prosecutor's office - the initial reaction is often one of shock and overwhelm. In addition to the enormous emotional strain, there is also the threat of immediate consequences in the professional and private environment. The situation therefore requires quick but well-considered action. Our experienced criminal defense lawyers are at your side in this difficult situation.

An appeal in criminal law is an extraordinary legal remedy that focuses exclusively on the legal review of a judgment. Unlike an appeal, no facts are renegotiated, but the court only examines possible legal errors in the judgment. An appeal on points of law is the last opportunity for those affected to have a judgment that they believe to be incorrect corrected. If the appeal is successful, the judgment is set aside and the case is referred back for a new hearing. Careful preparation and implementation of an appeal requires sound legal knowledge and many years of experience.

An accusation of sexual harassment in the workplace can have life-threatening consequences. The accusations are often based on misunderstandings or misinterpretations of situations, and in some cases they are also deliberately false. For the accused, the professional and private consequences can be devastating. Immediate support from a sexual offense lawyer is therefore the most important first step.

In the complex world of business, entrepreneurs and managers often walk a fine line between innovative business practices and potentially criminal behavior. Commercial criminal law plays a central role here - it defines the boundaries between legal and illegal actions in a business context. But what exactly does this area of law cover and why is it crucial for you as an entrepreneur or manager?

In recent years, the issue of medical bribery has increasingly come to the attention of the public and law enforcement authorities. Many doctors suddenly find themselves confronted with the accusation of having violated the strict regulations on bribery in the healthcare sector. But what exactly is covered by the concept of medical bribery? What are the legal consequences? And how can doctors and healthcare professionals protect themselves?

Not only administrative offenses, but also criminal offenses under the German Criminal Code can become time-barred with regard to both prosecution and execution of the sentence. Markus Sittig, an experienced criminal defense lawyer, explains when this is the case and why you need legal advice regarding the statute of limitations in criminal law.

First of all, a distinction must be made between the statute of limitations for the execution of sentences and the statute of limitations for prosecution: