{"id":117272,"date":"2026-02-06T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/rights-of-the-accused\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T12:03:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:03:09","slug":"rights-of-the-accused","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/rights-of-the-accused\/","title":{"rendered":"Rights of the accused"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Rights of the accused<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-stellung-des-beschuldigten-im-strafverfahren\" data-level=\"2\">Position of the accused in criminal proceedings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-funktion-der-beschuldigtenrechte-im-system-der-strafprozessordnung\" data-level=\"2\">Function of the rights of the accused in the system of the Code of Criminal Procedure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-gesetzliche-verankerung-der-rechte-des-beschuldigten\" data-level=\"2\">Legal basis of the rights of the accused<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-uberblick-uber-die-zentralen-rechte-des-beschuldigten\" data-level=\"2\">Overview of the central rights of the accused<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-recht-auf-rechtsbelehrung\" data-level=\"2\">Right to legal information<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-recht-auf-akteneinsicht\" data-level=\"2\">Right to inspect files<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-verfahren-bei-der-akteneinsicht\" data-level=\"2\">Procedure for inspecting files<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-schutz-vor-offentlicher-blossstellung\" data-level=\"2\">Protection against public exposure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-recht-auf-beweisantrage\" data-level=\"2\">Right to submit motions for evidence<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-recht-auf-ubersetzung-und-sprachhilfe\" data-level=\"2\">Right to translation and language assistance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-recht-auf-verteidigerkontakt-und-beistand\" data-level=\"2\">Right to contact and assistance from a defense attorney<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-teilnahme-und-einfluss-auf-das-beweisverfahren\" data-level=\"2\">Participation in and influence on the taking of evidence<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-rechtsschutzinstrumente-des-beschuldigten\" data-level=\"2\">Legal protection instruments of the accused<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-verfahrensfairness-und-gleichgewicht-der-waffen\" data-level=\"2\">Procedural fairness and equality of arms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-verhaltnis-zu-den-rechten-von-opfern-und-privatbeteiligten\" data-level=\"2\">Relationship to the rights of victims and private parties<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-praktische-bedeutung-der-beschuldigtenrechte-im-strafverfahren\" data-level=\"2\">Practical significance of the rights of the accused in criminal proceedings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ihre-vorteile-mit-anwaltlicher-unterstutzung\" data-level=\"2\">Your Benefits with Legal Assistance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faq-haufig-gestellte-fragen\" data-level=\"2\">FAQ &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>rights of the accused<\/strong> ensure that a suspect in criminal proceedings is <strong>not merely the object of state investigations<\/strong>, but appears <strong>as a party to the proceedings with clear protective rights<\/strong>. These include, above all, <strong>the right to information about the accusation<\/strong>, <strong>the right to defense<\/strong>, <strong>the right to remain silent<\/strong>, and <strong>the possibility to inspect files, request evidence, and challenge decisions<\/strong>. These rights <strong>offset the power imbalance between the state and the accused<\/strong> and <strong>prevent one-sided or non-transparent investigations<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3019fe8e alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-32585033\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>As an accused in criminal proceedings<\/strong>, pursuant to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002326&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=49&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002326&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=49&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\">\u00a7 49 StPO<\/a><\/strong>, you have a right to <strong>information, defense, and fair treatment<\/strong> by the <strong>law enforcement authorities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-45819ab6\"><picture>\n\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rechte-des-Beschuldigten-352x198.webp\" >\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-picture-small\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rechte-des-Beschuldigten.webp\" alt=\"Rights of the accused explained in an understandable manner. Information, defense, access to files, and procedure in Austrian criminal proceedings.\" >\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/ueber-uns\/rechtsanwalt-peter-harlander\/\" title=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/ph100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Peter Harlander<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eA person who is being prosecuted is not in a conversation, but in a procedure. Anyone who consistently exercises their rights from the outset prevents an initial suspicion from becoming a prejudgment. \u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stellung-des-beschuldigten-im-strafverfahren\">Position of the accused in criminal proceedings<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rolle-des-beschuldigten-im-ermittlungsverfahren\">Role of the accused in the investigation proceedings<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A person is considered an <strong>accused<\/strong> as soon as the law enforcement authorities see concrete facts that indicate a possible criminal offense. From this point on, the person concerned is no longer in a mere preliminary clarification, but in a <strong>formal criminal proceeding<\/strong>. The public prosecutor&#8217;s office and the criminal police may now investigate this person in a targeted manner, whereby every step must be legally controlled. This is precisely where the <strong>rights of the accused<\/strong> come into play, ensuring that no one is defenselessly exposed to state investigative power.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The state is confronted by a person who often finds themselves in an unfamiliar pressure situation for the first time in criminal proceedings. Authorities have investigative powers, data access, and coercive measures. At the beginning, the accused is left primarily with their own rights as protective instruments. These rights ensure that <strong>freedom, reputation, and economic existence<\/strong> are not endangered in an uncontrolled manner.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-abgrenzung-zu-verdachtigen-und-zeugen\">Distinction from suspects and witnesses<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every person who is questioned by the police is already an accused. A <strong>suspect<\/strong> is still in an open examination phase. A <strong>witness<\/strong> is only supposed to contribute to the clarification of external events. The <strong>status of the accused<\/strong> only arises when the suspicion is specifically directed at a particular person.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This status is crucial because it triggers central protection mechanisms. These include, above all, the <strong>right not to make any statements<\/strong> and the <strong>right to be advised by a defense attorney<\/strong>. Anyone who is wrongly treated like a witness in this phase can easily get into a legally weaker position without noticing it.  <\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/ueber-uns\/rechtsanwalt-peter-harlander\/\" title=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/ph100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Peter Harlander<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eRights of the accused are not a mere formality. They are the counterweight to the investigative power of the state and determine whether a procedure remains fair or tips over. \u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-funktion-der-beschuldigtenrechte-im-system-der-strafprozessordnung\">Function of the rights of the accused in the system of the Code of Criminal Procedure<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ausgleich-des-machtgefalles-zwischen-staat-und-einzelperson\">Balancing the power imbalance between the state and the individual<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A criminal proceeding is not an equal conversation. The state appears with investigative authorities, databases, and coercive powers. The accused faces this apparatus as an individual. The <strong>rights of the accused<\/strong> represent the necessary counterweight to prevent this imbalance from leading to an unfair procedure.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These rights are effective in three main areas:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Information<\/strong> about the accusation and the status of the proceedings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defense<\/strong> by remaining silent or through a lawyer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Participation<\/strong> in the taking of evidence and control of the investigations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without these instruments, the state could unilaterally control a procedure. The Code of Criminal Procedure deliberately sets clear legal limits to this. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sicherung-eines-fairen-strafverfahrens\">Ensuring a fair criminal procedure<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A criminal proceeding should not result in a quick conviction, but in a <strong>factual clarification of the accusation<\/strong>. The rights of the accused compel the authorities to consider both incriminating and exculpatory circumstances. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accused can, for example, demand access to the investigation files, present their own evidence, and have official measures reviewed. This creates a <strong>controlled procedure<\/strong> in which errors become visible early and can be corrected. <\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/en\/about-us\/sebastian-riedlmair\/\" title=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/sr100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Sebastian Riedlmair<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Attorneys<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eThe Code of Criminal Procedure does not give the accused requests, but enforceable instruments. Anyone who knows these instruments can control investigations and stop errors early. \u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gesetzliche-verankerung-der-rechte-des-beschuldigten\">Legal basis of the rights of the accused<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-systematische-stellung-im-verfahrensrecht\">Systematic position in procedural law<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rights of the accused are enshrined in law in a central position in the section on accused and defense counsel. This placement shows that they form the <strong>basis of any defense<\/strong>. These are not mere policy statements, but <strong>concrete, enforceable procedural rights<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legislator deliberately summarizes these rights in a separate catalog so that it is clear to every accused person which tools they are entitled to in the proceedings. These rights apply regardless of whether a procedure is at the beginning or is already being conducted in court. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verbindung-zu-den-speziellen-schutzregelungen\">Connection to the special protection regulations<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The general catalog of rights is supplemented by several special regulations that define individual areas of protection in more detail. These include, for example, the <strong>legal instruction<\/strong>, which ensures that the accused knows their rights at all, the <strong>access to files<\/strong>, which creates transparency about the status of the investigation, the <strong>prohibition of public exposure<\/strong>, which protects personal reputation, the possibility of <strong>introducing own evidence<\/strong>, and the <strong>translation assistance<\/strong> for persons who do not have sufficient command of the language of the proceedings. <\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/ueber-uns\/rechtsanwalt-peter-harlander\/\" title=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/ph100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Peter Harlander<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eInformation, defense, and participation form a protection system that is effective in every phase of the procedure. Anyone who understands this structure can act strategically in the procedure instead of just reacting. \u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uberblick-uber-die-zentralen-rechte-des-beschuldigten\">Overview of the central rights of the accused<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kernbereiche-der-beschuldigtenrechte\">Core areas of the rights of the accused<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rights of the accused do not form a loose collection, but a <strong>clearly structured protection system<\/strong>. They always take effect where state investigations interfere with personal areas of life. The aim is to ensure that the accused is not taken by surprise or forced into a legally inferior role.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three clearly defined groups structure these areas of protection:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Information rights<\/strong>, so that the accused knows what they are specifically accused of.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defense rights<\/strong>, so that they can effectively defend themselves against the accusation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Participation rights<\/strong>, so that they can actively influence the course of the procedure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This structure ensures that the accused does not merely react, but can <strong>act strategically<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bedeutung-im-praktischen-verfahren\">Significance in practical proceedings<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, these rights determine whether criminal proceedings remain controllable or get out of control. Anyone who does not know what they are accused of cannot defend themselves. <strong>Without access to files<\/strong>, contradictions cannot be recognized. <strong>If motions for evidence are missing<\/strong>, exculpatory facts remain invisible. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-\">The rights of the accused therefore act like a <strong>legal safety belt<\/strong> that takes effect in every phase of the procedure and limits undesirable developments.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/en\/about-us\/sebastian-riedlmair\/\" title=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/sr100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Sebastian Riedlmair<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Attorneys<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eAn instruction is only valuable if the accused understands it and draws the right conclusions from it. Ill-considered statements can often no longer be repaired later. \u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recht-auf-rechtsbelehrung\">Right to legal information<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zweck-der-rechtsbelehrung\">Purpose of the legal information<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legal information ensures that the accused <strong>knows their own rights<\/strong> before making decisions that cannot be reversed. It obliges the authorities to inform the accused that they do not have to testify, that they can consult a defense attorney, and that they have further procedural rights. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without this instruction, the accused would often act out of uncertainty or pressure. The legal information prevents exactly that because it enables a <strong>conscious and informed decision<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bedeutung-fur-die-verwertbarkeit-von-aussagen\">Significance for the usability of statements<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a person makes statements without proper instruction, there is a risk that these are not legally usable. The legal information therefore protects not only the accused, but also the <strong>rule of law of the entire procedure<\/strong> because it sets clear rules for interrogations. <\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/ueber-uns\/rechtsanwalt-peter-harlander\/\" title=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/ph100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Peter Harlander<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eWithout access to files, one defends oneself blindly. Only the files show whether the accusation is valid or whether the investigations are based on assumptions and gaps. \u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recht-auf-akteneinsicht\">Right to inspect files<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-transparenz-uber-den-stand-der-ermittlungen\">Transparency about the status of the investigations<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right to inspect files gives the accused access to the documents on which the investigations are based. These include protocols, expert opinions, witness statements, and official assessments. Only in this way does the accused recognize <strong>how strong or how weak the suspicion is in reality<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this way, the law prevents secret procedures. The state must disclose what it bases its accusations on and cannot hide behind mountains of files. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bedeutung-fur-eine-wirksame-verteidigung\">Significance for an effective defense<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without access to files, any defense remains blind. The accused can neither recognize errors nor specifically request evidence. The access to files transforms the procedure from a one-way street into a <strong>controlled interaction<\/strong> in which both sides work with the same information.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verfahren-bei-der-akteneinsicht\">Procedure for inspecting files<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-geordneter-zugang-zu-ermittlungsakten\">Ordered access to investigation files<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The procedure for inspecting files regulates <strong>how and in what form<\/strong> the accused receives the investigation documents. The authorities may not arbitrarily withhold files, but must make them available in a structured and comprehensible manner. At the same time, individual parts can be temporarily excluded if ongoing investigations would otherwise be endangered.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the accused, this means that they are not dependent on informal information, but receive a <strong>regulated and verifiable access<\/strong> to the procedure data. This keeps the procedure transparent and controllable. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bedeutung-fur-den-verteidigungszeitpunkt\">Significance for the timing of the defense<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The timing of the access to files is often crucial. Anyone who gains insight early can react in time to weaknesses in the investigations. Anyone who gets access late loses strategic opportunities. The regulated procedure ensures that the accused <strong>is not deliberately kept uninformed<\/strong>.   <\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/en\/about-us\/sebastian-riedlmair\/\" title=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/sr100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Sebastian Riedlmair<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Attorneys<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201ePublic prejudgment destroys existences, even without a judgment. A constitutional procedure must protect the reputation as long as guilt is not proven. \u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-schutz-vor-offentlicher-blossstellung\">Protection against public exposure<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zweck-des-veroffentlichungsverbots\">Purpose of the publication ban<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The prohibition of publication protects the accused from being publicly pilloried during the ongoing procedure. Investigations do not take place in public because otherwise <strong>reputation, family, and professional existence<\/strong> could be irreversibly damaged, although no guilt has yet been established. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This protection instrument preserves the <strong>presumption of innocence<\/strong> in everyday life. No one should be socially condemned before a court has decided. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bedeutung-fur-medien-und-dritte\">Significance for media and third parties<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Media and other participants may also not disseminate information from the procedure in an uncontrolled manner. The state has a duty to protect the accused from a <strong>prejudgment by public presentation<\/strong>. This keeps the procedure legally and not medially controlled.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recht-auf-beweisantrage\">Right to submit motions for evidence<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aktive-einflussnahme-auf-das-verfahren\">Active influence on the procedure<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right to submit motions for evidence allows the accused to <strong>introduce their own evidence into the procedure<\/strong>. They can name witnesses, request expert opinions, or suggest other investigations that support their view of things. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This right prevents only incriminating circumstances from being investigated. The accused can actively shape the procedure and <strong>point out exculpatory facts<\/strong> that would otherwise remain unnoticed. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bedeutung-fur-die-wahrheitsfindung\">Significance for finding the truth<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Motions for evidence do not only serve the defense. They contribute to the <strong>complete clarification of the facts<\/strong>. A procedure that also takes into account the view of the accused comes closer to the actual truth than a unilaterally conducted investigation procedure.  <\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/ueber-uns\/rechtsanwalt-peter-harlander\/\" title=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/ph100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Peter Harlander<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eAnyone who does not understand the procedure linguistically cannot exercise their rights in fact. Understandability is therefore not a courtesy, but a prerequisite for fairness. \u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recht-auf-ubersetzung-und-sprachhilfe\">Right to translation and language assistance<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sicherstellung-des-verstandnisses-im-verfahren\">Ensuring understanding in the procedure<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right to translation and language assistance ensures that the accused <strong>understands the content of the procedure<\/strong>. If they do not have sufficient command of the language of the procedure, they <strong>cannot exercise their rights<\/strong> and <strong>cannot make informed decisions<\/strong>. Therefore, the authorities must transmit essential documents, instructions, and interrogations in such a way that the accused can actually grasp their content.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This right protects against formal fairness without substantive effect. A procedure is only considered fair if the accused <strong>knows what they are accused of and what possibilities they have<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bedeutung-fur-die-verteidigungsfahigkeit\">Significance for the ability to defend oneself<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without language assistance, the accused would be factually excluded from the defense. Translation enables them to communicate with their defense attorney, understand files, and take a position. This turns a foreign-language procedure into an <strong>accessible and controllable procedure<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recht-auf-verteidigerkontakt-und-beistand\">Right to contact and assistance from a defense attorney<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zugang-zu-rechtlicher-unterstutzung\">Access to legal support<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accused can <strong>consult a defense attorney and seek advice<\/strong> in every phase of the procedure. This right ensures that they <strong>do not face the state investigative authorities alone<\/strong>. A defense attorney <strong>explains the accusations<\/strong>, <strong>examines the evidence<\/strong>, and <strong>prevents tactical errors<\/strong> that cannot be corrected later.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially in early phases of the procedure, <strong>this assistance shapes the further course<\/strong> because the participants here set the <strong>decisive course for the entire procedure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bedeutung-fur-die-entscheidungsfreiheit\">Significance for freedom of decision<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The defense attorney <strong>protects the accused from<\/strong> acting out of pressure or uncertainty. They make it possible for the accused to <strong>make statements, motions, and legal remedies in an informed and considered manner<\/strong>. This <strong>significantly strengthens the legal position<\/strong> of the accused.  <\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/en\/about-us\/sebastian-riedlmair\/\" title=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/sr100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Sebastian Riedlmair<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Attorneys<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eParticipation creates control. Anyone who understands and accompanies the taking of evidence recognizes contradictions early and can specifically sharpen the focus. \u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-teilnahme-und-einfluss-auf-das-beweisverfahren\">Participation in and influence on the taking of evidence<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-anwesenheit-bei-zentralen-verfahrenshandlungen\">Presence at central procedural actions<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accused may participate in important evidentiary actions, such as certain interrogations or the reconstruction of the crime scene. This allows them to see for themselves <strong>how evidence is created and evaluated<\/strong>. This direct perception prevents the procedure from running in secret.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-aktive-wahrnehmung-der-eigenen-verteidigung\">Active perception of one&#8217;s own defense<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through his participation, the accused can point out ambiguities, request additions, and point out errors. This makes the evidentiary procedure <strong>open and verifiable<\/strong>. The accused does not remain a passive spectator, but an <strong>active party to the proceedings<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rechtsschutzinstrumente-des-beschuldigten\">Legal protection instruments of the accused<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-einspruch-bei-rechtsverletzungen\">Objection in case of legal violations<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accused can defend himself against procedural acts if state bodies violate his subjective rights. This right of objection ensures that investigations do not simply have to be accepted, but <strong>remain legally verifiable<\/strong>. The accused thus receives a direct means of stopping or correcting unlawful interventions.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This instrument acts like a <strong>safety line in the proceedings<\/strong> because it prevents errors or legal violations from continuing unhindered.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beschwerde-gegen-zwangsmassnahmen\">Complaint against coercive measures<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If authorities use coercive measures, such as searches, seizures, or surveillance, the accused can have these reviewed by a court. This prevents such interventions from being based solely on official assessment. The complaint ensures <strong>independent control<\/strong> by a court.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially in the case of deep intrusions into privacy, this right protects against <strong>arbitrary exercise of power<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-antrag-auf-beendigung-des-ermittlungsverfahrens\">Application for termination of the investigation proceedings<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accused may demand the termination of the investigation proceedings if the suspicion is unfounded or legal requirements are lacking. This right forces the public prosecutor&#8217;s office to review its investigations and justify why proceedings are being continued. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This prevents investigations from continuing endlessly, even though there is no longer a reliable basis.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/ueber-uns\/rechtsanwalt-peter-harlander\/\" title=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/ph100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Peter Harlander<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eA fair trial thrives on the balance of power. The state may investigate, but it must not determine alone what remains as truth. \u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verfahrensfairness-und-gleichgewicht-der-waffen\">Procedural fairness and balance of power<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-schutz-vor-einseitiger-strafverfolgung\">Protection against unilateral prosecution<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rights of the accused ensure that the state does not determine alone how proceedings proceed. Through rights to information, defense, and legal remedies, a <strong>legal counterweight<\/strong> is created that limits unilateral investigations. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This balance is a prerequisite for ensuring that criminal proceedings do not degenerate into mere confirmation of an initial suspicion.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bedeutung-im-ermittlungsverfahren\">Significance in the investigation proceedings<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially in the investigation phase, <strong>it becomes clear<\/strong> whether proceedings are fair. The authorities <strong>collect evidence<\/strong>, <strong>record statements<\/strong>, and <strong>set the decisive course<\/strong>. The rights of the accused <strong>keep this process transparent and verifiable<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verhaltnis-zu-den-rechten-von-opfern-und-privatbeteiligten\">Relationship to the rights of victims and private parties<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-abwagung-zwischen-einsicht-und-schutz\">Balancing insight and protection<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Victims and private parties also have rights to information. At the same time, the law protects the accused from having his data and defense strategies disclosed in an uncontrolled manner. Third parties may only inspect the files to the extent necessary to protect their interests.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This maintains a <strong>fair balance<\/strong> between clarification and personal rights.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-schutz-der-verteidigungsposition\">Protection of the defense position<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accused should be able to prepare his defense without it automatically being open to all other parties involved. This principle of protection prevents tactical disadvantages and preserves <strong>equal opportunities in the proceedings<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-praktische-bedeutung-der-beschuldigtenrechte-im-strafverfahren\">Practical significance of the rights of the accused in criminal proceedings<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wirkung-in-der-ermittlungsphase\">Effect in the investigation phase<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the early phase of the proceedings, the rights of the accused protect against hasty decisions. They make it possible to uncover errors, introduce exculpatory evidence, and actively influence the course of the investigations. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wirkung-im-gerichtlichen-verfahren\">Effect in court proceedings<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In court, <strong>these rights ensure<\/strong> that the accused is <strong>not merely accused<\/strong>, but <strong>presents his view and the court examines it fairly<\/strong>. <strong>Defense, access to files, and legal remedies<\/strong> enable a <strong>objective decision based on all relevant facts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/en\/about-us\/sebastian-riedlmair\/\" title=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/sr100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Sebastian Riedlmair<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Attorneys<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eInvestigative authorities work in a structured manner and with a clear objective. A professional defense ensures that rights not only exist, but are effective. \u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ihre-vorteile-mit-anwaltlicher-unterstutzung\">Your Benefits with Legal Assistance<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rights of the accused only take effect if they are <strong>professionally correct and strategically used<\/strong>. Investigative authorities act in a structured manner and with a clear objective. Without legal assistance, the accused is therefore in an <strong>inferior position<\/strong> from the outset, even if the accusation is not legally valid.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An experienced criminal defense lawyer ensures that <strong>no rights are lost<\/strong> and that every procedural step is legally secured. Especially in the early phase of the investigation proceedings, it is often decided whether proceedings escalate or remain controllable. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal support offers the following advantages in particular:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>early analysis of the file situation<\/strong> and assessment of the actual evidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>targeted exercise of the right to remain silent<\/strong> to avoid self-incrimination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>strategic filing of motions for the admission of evidence<\/strong> to make exculpatory facts visible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>consistent control of coercive measures<\/strong> and their legal admissibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>professional communication with the public prosecutor&#8217;s office and the court<\/strong> to avoid tactical errors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means that the proceedings do not remain in the hands of the investigating authorities, but are <strong>conducted on an equal footing<\/strong>. Legal representation not only protects against legal disadvantages, but also against <strong>irreversible damage to reputation, freedom, and economic existence<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faq-haufig-gestellte-fragen\">FAQ &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-FAQ-Rechte-des-Beschuldigten uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/harlander-partner.eu\\\/en\\\/criminal-law\\\/rights-of-the-accused\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"From when is one considered an accused in criminal proceedings?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A person is considered an accused as soon as the suspicion is specifically directed against them on the basis of concrete facts and the law enforcement authorities focus investigations on them. From this point on, central protective rights apply, such as instruction, the right to remain silent, and contact with a defense lawyer. Anyone who is mistakenly treated like a witness in this phase risks making ill-considered statements. Therefore, one should immediately clarify one's own status and consistently act according to the rights of the accused.   \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which core rights protect the accused most strongly?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The most important are rights to information, rights of defense, and rights of participation. Rights to information ensure that the accusation and the status of the investigation are disclosed in an understandable manner. Rights of defense primarily include the right to remain silent and the right to legal advice. Rights of participation enable access to files, motions for the admission of evidence, and the legal review of measures, because this is the only way to ensure effective defense.   \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is legal instruction so important?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Legal instruction ensures that the accused knows his rights before making irreversible decisions. Without clear instruction, many act out of uncertainty or pressure and incriminate themselves. The instruction creates a legally secure framework for interrogations because it enables conscious silence and contact with a defense lawyer. This keeps the decision-making situation controllable and comprehensible.   \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does access to files bring specifically?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Access to files shows what the suspicion is actually based on, such as protocols, expert opinions, and witness statements. Only with this knowledge can the accused recognize contradictions and specifically request exculpatory evidence. Access to files prevents procedurally secret proceedings because the state must disclose its accusations. Without access to files, every defense remains speculative and therefore weak.   \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What role do motions for the admission of evidence play in the defense?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"With motions for the admission of evidence, the accused actively introduces exculpatory facts into the proceedings, such as witnesses, documents, or an expert opinion. This forces the investigating authorities not only to investigate incriminating evidence, but also to examine exculpatory evidence. Motions for the admission of evidence improve the finding of truth because they make gaps and biases visible. Anyone who does not use this instrument effectively leaves the direction of the investigation to the opposing party.   \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When is translation and language assistance needed in criminal proceedings?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Translation and language assistance are needed if the accused does not have sufficient command of the language of the proceedings to understand the accusations, instructions, and interrogations in terms of content. Without understanding, he cannot effectively exercise his rights and make informed decisions. The authorities must therefore convey central documents and procedural acts in such a way that the content actually arrives. This is not a formality, but a prerequisite for fair proceedings.   \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why should one involve a defense lawyer early on?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A defense lawyer protects against making ill-considered statements under pressure or making tactical errors that can hardly be corrected later. He explains the accusation, assesses the evidence, and controls communication with authorities. Especially at the beginning, decisive courses are often set, for example during interrogations, seizures, or coercive measures. Anyone who uses professional advice early on noticeably improves his position and reduces consequential damage.   \"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-Rechte-des-Beschuldigten-Q1 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">From when is one considered an accused in criminal proceedings?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>A person is considered an accused as soon as the suspicion is specifically directed against them on the basis of concrete facts and the law enforcement authorities focus investigations on them. From this point on, central protective rights apply, such as instruction, the right to remain silent, and contact with a defense lawyer. Anyone who is mistakenly treated like a witness in this phase risks making ill-considered statements. Therefore, one should immediately clarify one&#8217;s own status and consistently act according to the rights of the accused.   <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-Rechte-des-Beschuldigten-Q2 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Which core rights protect the accused most strongly?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The most important are rights to information, rights of defense, and rights of participation. Rights to information ensure that the accusation and the status of the investigation are disclosed in an understandable manner. Rights of defense primarily include the right to remain silent and the right to legal advice. Rights of participation enable access to files, motions for the admission of evidence, and the legal review of measures, because this is the only way to ensure effective defense.   <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-Rechte-des-Beschuldigten-Q3 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Why is legal instruction so important?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Legal instruction ensures that the accused knows his rights before making irreversible decisions. Without clear instruction, many act out of uncertainty or pressure and incriminate themselves. The instruction creates a legally secure framework for interrogations because it enables conscious silence and contact with a defense lawyer. This keeps the decision-making situation controllable and comprehensible.   <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-Rechte-des-Beschuldigten-Q4 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What does access to files bring specifically?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Access to files shows what the suspicion is actually based on, such as protocols, expert opinions, and witness statements. Only with this knowledge can the accused recognize contradictions and specifically request exculpatory evidence. Access to files prevents procedurally secret proceedings because the state must disclose its accusations. Without access to files, every defense remains speculative and therefore weak.   <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-Rechte-des-Beschuldigten-Q5 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What role do motions for the admission of evidence play in the defense?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>With motions for the admission of evidence, the accused actively introduces exculpatory facts into the proceedings, such as witnesses, documents, or an expert opinion. This forces the investigating authorities not only to investigate incriminating evidence, but also to examine exculpatory evidence. Motions for the admission of evidence improve the finding of truth because they make gaps and biases visible. Anyone who does not use this instrument effectively leaves the direction of the investigation to the opposing party.   <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-Rechte-des-Beschuldigten-Q6 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">When is translation and language assistance needed in criminal proceedings?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Translation and language assistance are needed if the accused does not have sufficient command of the language of the proceedings to understand the accusations, instructions, and interrogations in terms of content. Without understanding, he cannot effectively exercise his rights and make informed decisions. The authorities must therefore convey central documents and procedural acts in such a way that the content actually arrives. This is not a formality, but a prerequisite for fair proceedings.   <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-Rechte-des-Beschuldigten-Q7 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Why should one involve a defense lawyer early on?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>A defense lawyer protects against making ill-considered statements under pressure or making tactical errors that can hardly be corrected later. He explains the accusation, assesses the evidence, and controls communication with authorities. Especially at the beginning, decisive courses are often set, for example during interrogations, seizures, or coercive measures. 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