KNOWLEDGE BASE IN CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE

I deleted computer files from my employer. What do I risk?

On a social network individuals explain how to hack into other members’ accounts. Is it legal?

My ex posted intimate photos of me on the internet. Is it criminal?

Someone created a fake facebook profile in my name. Is this identity theft punishable under Swiss law?

Are speeding tickets recorded in the criminal record?

Only speeding offences for which the law

What is a hit and run?

A person commits the offence of reckless

Is it possible to contest a speeding ticket?

Since speeding tickets are usually recorded by

Can the police unlock my phone using facial recognition?

Possible or not? Read Maîtres Bonnard and

Is it possible to retrieve computer documents deleted by a former employee?

In many situations, deleted data can be

I am the subject of an improper international arrest warrant. Is it possible to have it cancelled?

Yes. As a rule, international arrest warrants

Can I oppose my extradition because my whole family lives in Switzerland?

Yes, but this is rarely admitted. In

If one is convicted in Switzerland, is it possible to serve the sentence abroad in one’s country of origin?

Yes, there are several international conventions to

One of my relatives was sentenced abroad. Can he request to serve his sentence in Switzerland?

Yes, as long as he is a

Choosing my Lausanne criminal lawyer

Choosing my Lausanne criminal lawyer Criminal law

How do I know if my lawyer is representing me properly?

It’s certainly hard to know whether your

Can a lawyer defend several defendants in the same trial?

No. The lawyer must avoid conflicts of

Can my public defender impose his strategy on me?

Yes. Normally, all legal, evidentiary, tactical and