{"id":31825,"date":"2025-10-13T15:55:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T13:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/amendment-to-penalties-for-certain-violent-crimes\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T20:17:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:17:16","slug":"amendment-to-penalties-for-certain-violent-crimes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/amendment-to-penalties-for-certain-violent-crimes\/","title":{"rendered":"Amendment to Penalties for Certain Violent Crimes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Amendment to Penalties for Certain Violent Crimes<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-anderung-der-strafdrohung-bei-bestimmten-gewalttaten\" data-level=\"2\">Amendment to Penalties for Certain Violent Crimes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-grundsatz\" data-level=\"2\">Principle<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-bedeutung\" data-level=\"2\">Significance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-berucksichtigung-in-der-praxis\" data-level=\"2\">Practical Considerations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-zentrale-voraussetzungen\" data-level=\"2\">Central requirements<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-verhaltnis-zu-anderen-vorschriften\" data-level=\"2\">Relationship to Other Provisions<\/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-haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently Asked Questions \u2013 FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-anderung-der-strafdrohung-bei-bestimmten-gewalttaten\">Amendment to Penalties for Certain Violent Crimes<\/h2>\n\n<p>The provision in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=39a&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Section 39a of the Criminal Code<\/a> mandatorily increases the legal minimum penalty if an intentional violent act was committed under certain qualifying circumstances. Typical issues arise when perpetrators threaten with or use a weapon, exploit the particular vulnerability of the victim, apply an exceptionally high degree of violence, or commit the act jointly and by agreement. For those affected, this alters the initial situation in sentencing: previously possible lenient, suspended sentences often become unavailable with effective qualification, as the court is bound by a higher minimum penalty. Therefore, the defense and legal counsel must examine the qualifying characteristics early and specifically refute them.   <\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=39a&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\">Section 39a of the Criminal Code<\/a> adjusts the minimum penalties for certain qualifications of violent offenses, thereby leading to mandatorily higher minimum sentences.<\/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\/Aenderung-der-Strafdrohung-bei-bestimmten-Gewalttaten-352x198.webp\" >\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-picture-small\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Aenderung-der-Strafdrohung-bei-bestimmten-Gewalttaten.webp\" alt=\"Section 39a of the Criminal Code: When the Minimum Penalty for Violence Increases and How the Defense Effectively Challenges Qualifications.\" >\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-grundsatz\">Principle<\/h2>\n\n<p>The provision shifts the sentencing framework: It exclusively changes the minimum penalty, not the maximum penalty. If the legal requirements are met, the court may not impose a penalty below the new minimum. The rule therefore establishes a clear, significant threshold effect. Certain modes of offense permanently alter the reality of negotiation and sentencing.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bedeutung\">Significance<\/h2>\n\n<p>The provision signals that certain violence qualifications justify a higher need for protection for the general public and victims. In practice, this reduces the chances of suspended sentences and facilitates more pronounced sanctioning for comparable offenses. For clients, this means that a seemingly minor escalation in the execution of the act can result in a significant, legally mandatory increase in the minimum penalty.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-berucksichtigung-in-der-praxis\">Practical Considerations<\/h2>\n\n<p>Courts examine the motive, mode of offense, and context, and decide based on the overall picture whether one of the legally specified qualifications exists. Frequently disputed details include the actual use of a weapon versus merely an implied threat, the objective vulnerability of the victim, the question of whether the use of force was exceptionally high, and whether a premeditated joint execution of the act occurred. The defense typically succeeds if it provides material that excludes or mitigates the qualification: e.g., a missing weapon, contradictory witness statements, medical findings that question the severity of the injury, or plausible explanations regarding the motive.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zentrale-voraussetzungen\">Central Requirements<\/h2>\n\n<p>The provision applies only under specific, legally enumerated circumstances. Typical and practically relevant conditions include:<br\/>\u2022 Use of or threat with a weapon or a comparable instrument.<br\/>\u2022 Exploiting a particular vulnerability of the victim (e.g., minors, the sick, those requiring care).<br\/>\u2022 Exceptionally high use of force or violence exceeding the usual extent.<br\/>\u2022 Joint execution of the act in concerted action with at least one other person. <\/p>\n\n<p>The law requires that the qualifying circumstance determines the penalty or at least supports the determination of its initial relevance; if the qualification is not present, the original minimum remains.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verhaltnis-zu-anderen-vorschriften\">Relationship to other Provisions<\/h2>\n\n<p>The provision operates alongside the general rules of sentencing and aggravating or mitigating circumstances. It changes the minimum, not the maximum, and thus does not contradict normal discretionary decisions of the court in specific sentencing. A correct procedure requires that the court clearly establishes the qualification question and considers the changed minimums in the judgment. The prohibition of double counting only affects the application if the same circumstances have already been used in another form as elements of the offense or relevant for sentencing; in such cases, the court must clearly justify the weighting.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ihre-vorteile-mit-anwaltlicher-unterstutzung\">Your Benefits with Legal Assistance<\/h2>\n\n<p>A criminal proceeding is a significant burden for those affected. Serious consequences threaten right from the start \u2013 from coercive measures such as house searches or arrests, to entries in the criminal register, to custodial or monetary penalties. Errors in the initial phase, such as thoughtless statements or insufficient preservation of evidence, often cannot be corrected later. Economic risks such as claims for damages or procedural costs can also be substantial.   <\/p>\n\n<p>Specialized criminal defense ensures that your rights are protected from the outset. It provides security in dealing with the police and public prosecutor&#8217;s office, protects against self-incrimination, and creates the basis for a clear defense strategy. <\/p>\n\n<p>Our law firm:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>examines whether and to what extent the accusation is legally sustainable,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>accompanies you through investigation proceedings and main hearing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ensures legally sound applications, statements, and procedural steps,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>assists in defending against or settling civil law claims,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>protects your rights and interests vis-\u00e0-vis the court, public prosecutor&#8217;s office, and victims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">\u201eMachen Sie <strong>keine inhaltlichen Aussagen ohne vorherige R\u00fccksprache mit Ihrer Verteidigung<\/strong>. Sie haben jederzeit das Recht zu schweigen und eine Anw\u00e4ltin oder einen Anwalt beizuziehen. Dieses Recht gilt bereits bei der ersten polizeilichen Kontaktaufnahme. Erst nach <strong>Akteneinsicht<\/strong> l\u00e4sst sich kl\u00e4ren, ob und welche Einlassung sinnvoll ist.\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-haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq\">Frequently Asked Questions \u2013 FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-63d9d2fb 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\\\/amendment-to-penalties-for-certain-violent-crimes\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When does the amendment to penalties under Section 39a of the Criminal Code apply?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The provision applies when certain qualifications are present in an intentional violent act, such as the use of or threat with a weapon, exploitation of the victim's particular vulnerability, exceptionally high use of force, or a premeditated joint execution of the act.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What specific changes does Section 39a of the Criminal Code introduce to penalties?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Section 39a mandatorily increases the legal minimum penalty for the mentioned qualifications. The maximum penalty remains unchanged. \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Must the court apply the increased minimum penalty?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. If the legal requirements are met, the court may not impose a penalty below the new minimum. The provision has a binding effect on sentencing.  \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can the defense prevent the application of Section 39a?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. The defense can specifically challenge the qualifying characteristics, for example, through motions for evidence, contradictory witness statements, medical findings, or proof that no weapon was used or no particular need for protection existed. \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does Section 39a of the Criminal Code automatically result in a longer sentence?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Not automatically. Section 39a of the Criminal Code only shifts the minimum upwards; the court still has discretionary power within the altered framework. However, this reduces the chances of lenient or suspended sentences.  \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does the application violate the prohibition of double counting?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Generally not. The increase of the minimum is based on elements of the offense relevant for legal classification. However, the court must avoid impermissibly using the same circumstances twice as an aggravating factor.  \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What evidence is particularly important for the qualification?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Important evidence includes concrete proof such as video recordings, photos, medical reports, found objects (e.g., weapons), message histories, and reliable witness statements that substantiate or refute the time, nature, and severity of the use of force.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What should affected individuals do immediately if Section 39a of the Criminal Code could become relevant?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Secure evidence, identify witnesses, and immediately hand over all documents to your defense counsel. Do not make any ill-considered statements without consulting your lawyer. \"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq39-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\">When does the amendment to penalties under Section 39a of the Criminal Code apply?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The provision applies when certain qualifications are present in an intentional violent act, such as the use of or threat with a weapon, exploitation of the victim&#8217;s particular vulnerability, exceptionally high use of force, or a premeditated joint execution of the act.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq39-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\">What specific changes does Section 39a of the Criminal Code introduce to penalties?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Section 39a mandatorily increases the legal minimum penalty for the mentioned qualifications. The maximum penalty remains unchanged. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq39-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\">Must the court apply the increased minimum penalty?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. If the legal requirements are met, the court may not impose a penalty below the new minimum. The provision has a binding effect on sentencing.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq39-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\">Can the defense prevent the application of Section 39a?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. The defense can specifically challenge the qualifying characteristics, for example, through motions for evidence, contradictory witness statements, medical findings, or proof that no weapon was used or no particular need for protection existed. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq39-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\">Does Section 39a of the Criminal Code automatically result in a longer sentence?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Not automatically. Section 39a of the Criminal Code only shifts the minimum upwards; the court still has discretionary power within the altered framework. However, this reduces the chances of lenient or suspended sentences.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-faq39-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\">Does the application violate the prohibition of double counting?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Generally not. The increase of the minimum is based on elements of the offense relevant for legal classification. 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