{"id":31970,"date":"2025-11-03T13:04:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T12:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/assisting-in-suicide\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T20:16:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:16:07","slug":"assisting-in-suicide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/assisting-in-suicide\/","title":{"rendered":"Assisting in Suicide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Assisting in suicide<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-mitwirkung-an-der-selbsttotung\" data-level=\"2\">Assisting in suicide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-objektiver-tatbestand\" data-level=\"2\">objective elements of the offence<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-abgrenzung-zu-anderen-delikten\" data-level=\"2\">Distinction from other offences<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-sterbeverfugung-und-78-stgb\" data-level=\"3\">Living will and \u00a7 78 of the Criminal Code<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-beweislast-amp-beweiswurdigung\" data-level=\"2\">Burden of proof and evaluation of evidence<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-praxisbeispiele\" data-level=\"2\">Practical example<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-subjektiver-tatbestand\" data-level=\"2\">subjective elements of the offence<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-rechtswidrigkeit-amp-rechtfertigungen\" data-level=\"2\">Unlawfulness and justifications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-schuld-amp-irrtumer\" data-level=\"2\">Culpability and mistakes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-strafaufhebung-amp-diversion\" data-level=\"2\">Extinction of punishment and diversion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-strafzumessung-amp-folgen\" data-level=\"2\">Sentencing and consequences<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-strafrahmen-78-stgb\" data-level=\"2\">Penalty range \u00a7 78 of the Criminal Code<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-freiheitsstrafe-amp-teil-bedingte-nachsicht\" data-level=\"2\">Imprisonment and (partially) suspended sentence<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-zustandigkeit-der-gerichte\" data-level=\"2\">Jurisdiction of the courts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-strafverfahren-im-uberblick\" data-level=\"2\">Overview of criminal proceedings<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-beschuldigtenrechte\" data-level=\"2\">Rights of the accused<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-praxis-amp-verhaltenstipps\" data-level=\"2\">Practical guidance and behavioural advice<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-haufig-gestellte-fragen-faq\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mitwirkung-an-der-selbsttotung\">Assisting in Suicide<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assisting in suicide includes two forms of appearance. Firstly, the seduction. In this case, the decision to commit suicide is evoked or an already made decision is reinforced. Secondly, the assistance. In this case, the suicide is practically promoted, for example by procuring a means, instructions for use or organisation of the framework conditions. It is imperative that the person concerned takes the last, deadly act themselves. If another person takes over the killing act, there is no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=78&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a7 78 of the Criminal Code<\/a>, but a homicide.      <\/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\">Assisting in suicide (assisting in suicide) means inciting or helping to commit suicide carried out by one&#8217;s own hand. Only accompaniment within the strict requirements of the living will is permitted. Any assistance outside this framework is punishable.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-45819ab6\"><picture>\r\n\t\t<source srcset=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a778-Mitwirkung-an-der-Selbsttoetung-352x198.webp\" >\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-picture-small\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/\u00a778-Mitwirkung-an-der-Selbsttoetung.webp\" alt=\"Assisting in suicide in Austria: \u00a7 78 of the Criminal Code explained \u2013 Differentiation from the living will & criminal consequences.\" >\r\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\">\u201eEntscheidend ist die Freiverantwortlichkeit des Entschlusses,ohne sie scheidet erlaubte Sterbebegleitung aus.\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-objektiver-tatbestand\">objective elements of the offence<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The objective element describes the external aspect of the event. It answers the questions of who did what, with what means, what result occurred, and whether there is a causal link between the act and the serious injury that followed. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Steps of legal assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Act:<\/strong> Seduction. Bringing about or reinforcing the decision to commit suicide. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Act<\/strong>: Providing assistance. Any promotion of suicide, such as procurement of means, instruction, organisation. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Result of the act<\/strong>: Suicide by one&#8217;s own hand or attempted suicide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Causality and attribution<\/strong>: The behaviour must have causally promoted the decision or the execution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-abgrenzung-zu-anderen-delikten\">Distinction from other offences<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a7<strong> 75 of the Criminal Code \u2013 Murder:<\/strong> intentional killing of another human being without or against their will. The victim has no freedom of choice, the perpetrator kills by their own hand. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00a7 76 of the Criminal Code<\/strong> <strong>\u2013 Manslaughter:<\/strong> Killing in an affective exceptional situation, triggered by strong emotional movement such as anger, fear or despair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00a7 77 of the Criminal Code \u2013 Killing on request:<\/strong> Killing at the express, serious and urgent request of the victim; the perpetrator acts actively himself to comply with the wish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=78&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\">\u00a7 78 of the Criminal Code \u2013 Assisting in suicide<\/a> <\/strong>The victim carries out the killing act independently; the perpetrator only provides support or psychological assistance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00a7 80 of the Criminal Code \u2013 Negligent homicide:<\/strong> Death occurs as a result of lack of care, without the perpetrator wanting death or tacitly accepting it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assisting in suicide is distinguished from killing on request by the <strong>self-activity of the victim<\/strong>. It is crucial that death does <strong>not occur by the hand of the perpetrator<\/strong>, but <strong>by the action of the victim themselves<\/strong>. Criminal law recognises this distinction because the free decision to commit suicide shifts criminal responsibility, the supporting contribution remains punishable if the victim does not act freely or the perpetrator significantly influences the decision.  <\/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\">\u201eMitwirkung beginnt bereits bei psychischer Einflussnahme. Eine klare Distanzierung kann strafrechtlich entlasten.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sterbeverfugung-und-78-stgb\">Living Will and \u00a7 78 of the Criminal Code<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since <strong>2022<\/strong>, Austria has had a narrowly limited possibility through the <strong>Living Will Act (StVfG)<\/strong> to <strong>implement its own wish to die in a legally controlled manner<\/strong>. However, this is permitted <strong>exclusively through self-inflicted action<\/strong> by the person concerned. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>living will<\/strong> enables a <strong>person of full age and capable of making decisions<\/strong> who suffers from an <strong>incurable or permanent serious illness with persistent suffering<\/strong> to <strong>take a deadly preparation themselves<\/strong>, provided that<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>two doctors<\/strong> (one of them with <strong>palliative care training<\/strong>) have confirmed the <strong>ability to make decisions<\/strong> and <strong>free responsibility<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the order was drawn up <strong>in writing before a notary, a notary or a patient representative<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and the preparation is issued <strong>only to the person concerned themselves<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>There is no living will within the meaning of the law<\/strong> if<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>another person <strong>administers<\/strong> the deadly agent,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the action is <strong>not self-inflicted<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or the <strong>desire to die<\/strong> was not expressed <strong>freely<\/strong> and <strong>permanently<\/strong>.<\/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\">\u201eSterbebegleitung ist nur zul\u00e4ssig, wenn der letzte Schritt eigenh\u00e4ndig erfolgt. Jede fremde Verabreichung \u00fcberschreitet die Grenze.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In all these cases, the boundary to <strong>assisting in suicide<\/strong> is exceeded if another person <strong>actively supports or brings about<\/strong> the death. The law allows <strong>exclusively assisted suicide<\/strong>, i.e. <strong>assistance to suicide<\/strong>, but not <strong>active euthanasia<\/strong>.<br\/>It remains crucial that the <strong>last, immediately fatal step<\/strong> is taken <strong>by the person concerned themselves<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beweislast-amp-beweiswurdigung\">Burden of proof and evaluation of evidence<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The public prosecutor&#8217;s office bears the burden of proof for action, causality, attribution and the question of whether there was actually a <strong>self-determined action of the victim<\/strong> or whether the perpetrator <strong>significantly influenced the decision to act<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The court assesses the entirety of the evidence and examines in particular whether the <strong>free responsibility of the victim<\/strong> is unequivocally established. Unsuitable or statements obtained under pressure as well as <strong>illegally obtained evidence<\/strong> are not usable. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accused person has no burden of proof, but may justify <strong>doubts about voluntariness or causality<\/strong>. It is sufficient to point out alternative courses or uncertainties. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical documents: medical records, communication records (messages, letters, e-mails), witness statements, digital metadata, expert opinions on mental stability, medication protocols.<\/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\">\u201eHumanit\u00e4re Motive ersetzen keine Rechtfertigung. Rechtlich gilt die klare Trennlinie zur aktiven Einflussnahme.\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-praxisbeispiele\">Practical example<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>caring relative<\/strong> procures a <strong>deadly drug<\/strong> for a terminally ill person at their request, which they take <strong>themselves<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>friend<\/strong> helps to write a farewell letter and procures the means without administering it themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>doctor<\/strong> clarifies the effect of a preparation, knows about the suicide plan, but does not intervene.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>There is no assistance in suicide<\/strong> if the victim was <strong>not capable of making decisions<\/strong>, acted <strong>under pressure<\/strong> or the perpetrator <strong>brought about<\/strong> the decision himself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-subjektiver-tatbestand\">subjective elements of the offence<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Intent to support a voluntary suicide<\/strong> is required. The perpetrator knows and wants his action to promote or enable the <strong>suicide decision of another person<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An active action is not required; it is crucial that the perpetrator <strong>respects the independent decision of the victim<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the perpetrator acts to <strong>bring about<\/strong> the decision in the first place, there is <strong>no real suicide<\/strong>, but a <strong>killing by another<\/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-rechtswidrigkeit-amp-rechtfertigungen\">Unlawfulness and justifications<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assisting in suicide is <strong>illegal<\/strong> if the perpetrator&#8217;s behaviour goes beyond <strong>merely supportive or organisational assistance<\/strong> or if the victim has <strong>not acted freely<\/strong>. The crucial question is whether the decision to die was made <strong>independently, permanently and uninfluenced<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The accompaniment of a suicide is <strong>not illegal<\/strong> if the person concerned <strong>carries out the act themselves<\/strong>, has the <strong>mental and psychological ability to make a free decision<\/strong> and no <strong>influence by third parties<\/strong> is recognisable.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As soon as the perpetrator <strong>actively brings about the decision, reinforces it or determines the course<\/strong>, he exceeds the legally permissible limit and fulfils the elements of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ris.bka.gv.at\/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&amp;Gesetzesnummer=10002296&amp;Artikel=&amp;Paragraf=78&amp;Anlage=&amp;Uebergangsrecht=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a7 78 of the Criminal Code.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>burden of proof<\/strong> for the existence of punishable assistance lies with the <strong>public prosecutor&#8217;s office<\/strong>. It must prove that the victim did <strong>not act independently<\/strong> or that the perpetrator exerted <strong>a causal influence<\/strong>. If there are reasonable doubts about free responsibility, the decision must be made in favour of the accused.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-schuld-amp-irrtumer\">Culpability and mistakes<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>prohibition error<\/strong> exists if the perpetrator mistakenly assumes that his behaviour is legally permissible. It only excuses if the error was <strong>unavoidable<\/strong>, i.e. no clarity about the punishability could be obtained despite reasonable inquiries. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Incapacity to be blamed<\/strong> exists if the perpetrator was not able to see the injustice of his action or to act according to this insight due to a <strong>mental illness, severe mental disorder or massive affective constraint<\/strong>. A mere emotional burden is not sufficient. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <strong>excusable emergency<\/strong> is only conceivable in narrowly limited exceptional cases, for example if there was a <strong>present, otherwise unavoidable danger<\/strong> to body or life. Pity or moral motives do not constitute an emergency in the criminal sense. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strafaufhebung-amp-diversion\">Extinction of punishment and diversion<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A procedure can end if the perpetrator <strong>voluntarily withdraws from the attempt<\/strong> or <strong>actively helps to prevent death<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Diversion<\/strong> is generally <strong>excluded<\/strong>, but can be examined in the case of <strong>low guilt content, humanitarian motive<\/strong> and <strong>lack of endangerment of third parties<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strafzumessung-amp-folgen\">Sentencing and consequences<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The court takes into account in particular,<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>whether the <strong>decision to commit suicide was independent<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>whether the perpetrator exerted <strong>pressure<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how strong his assistance was <strong>causal<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and whether he showed <strong>subsequent rescue efforts<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aggravating factors:<\/strong> Influence on unstable persons, selfish motives, repeated participation.<br\/><strong>Mitigating factors:<\/strong> understandable motives of pity, emotional closeness, withdrawal, remorse.<\/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-strafrahmen-78-stgb\">Penalty Range \u00a7 78 of the Criminal Code<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Imprisonment for up to five years.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The penalty range is comparable to that of killing on request, as the self-determination of the victim plays a role in both cases. The limit lies in the <strong>self-inflicted execution<\/strong> of the act. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-freiheitsstrafe-amp-teil-bedingte-nachsicht\">Imprisonment and (partially) suspended sentence<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 37 StGB: If the <strong>statutory penalty provides for imprisonment of up to five year<\/strong>s, the court should impose a<strong> fine <\/strong><strong>instead of a short prison sentence of no more than one year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 43 StGB: A <strong>suspended prison sentence<\/strong> may be imposed if the sentence <strong>does not exceed two years <\/strong>and the convicted person is deemed to have a <strong>favourable social prognosis<\/strong>. The <strong>probation period<\/strong> ranges from <strong>one to three years.<\/strong> If it is completed without revocation, the sentence is considered finally suspended.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 43a StGB: <strong>Partial suspension<\/strong> allows a combination of <strong>unconditional and conditional parts of a sentence.<\/strong> For <strong>prison terms of more than six months and up to two years<\/strong>, part of the sentence may be suspended or replaced by a <strong>fine of up to seven hundred and twenty day-fines <\/strong>if this appears appropriate in light of the circumstances. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/criminal-law\/probation-assistance-and-instructions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sections 50 to 52 StGB:<\/a> The court may also issue <strong>instructions <\/strong>and order <strong>probationary supervision<\/strong>. Typical instructions<strong> concern restitution,<\/strong> <strong>therapy, <\/strong><strong>contact or residence prohibitions, and measures aimed at social stabilisation.<\/strong> The objective is to prevent further offences and to promote lasting compliance with the law.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zustandigkeit-der-gerichte\">Jurisdiction of the courts<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Subject-matter jurisdiction: <\/strong>Regional Court sitting with lay judges.<br\/><strong>Local jurisdiction:<\/strong> Place of the act or the result; subsidiarily the offender\u2019s residence or place of apprehension.<br\/><strong>Appeal instances:<\/strong> Appeal to the Higher Regional Court; nullity appeal to the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Civil claims in criminal proceedings<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the case of survived suicide, the person concerned can demand <strong>compensation for inadmissible influence or failure to provide assistance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the case of completed suicide, <strong>relatives can demand compensation for funeral costs, loss of maintenance or emotional suffering<\/strong> if the perpetrator has <strong>illegally influenced the decision<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strafverfahren-im-uberblick\">Overview of criminal proceedings<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start of investigation:<\/strong> Accused status in case of concrete suspicion; from then on full rights of the accused<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Police \/ Public Prosecutor: <\/strong>the public prosecutor directs the proceedings, the criminal police conduct the investigation; objective: dismissal of the case, diversion, or indictment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interrogation of the accused:<\/strong> Instruction in advance; involvement of a defence lawyer leads to postponement; right to remain silent remains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inspection of files:<\/strong> at police\/public prosecutor&#8217;s office\/court; also includes evidence (as far as the purpose of the investigation is not endangered)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Main hearing:<\/strong> oral taking of evidence, judgment; decision on private party claims<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-beschuldigtenrechte\">Rights of the accused<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical access to files:<\/strong> investigation and trial records; access by third parties is restricted to protect the accused.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information &amp; defense: <\/strong>right to notification, legal aid, free choice of defense counsel, translation assistance, and submission of evidence motions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Silence &amp; counsel:<\/strong> right to remain silent at any time; if a defense attorney is requested, the interrogation must be postponed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duty to inform:<\/strong> prompt notification of suspicion and rights; exceptions only permitted to safeguard the purpose of the investigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-praxis-amp-verhaltenstipps\">Practical guidance and behavioural advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maintain silence.<\/strong><br\/>A brief statement is sufficient: \u201cI am exercising my right to remain silent and will first speak with my defense counsel.\u201d<br\/>This right applies from the very first interrogation by the police or the public prosecutor. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact defense counsel immediately.<\/strong><br\/>No statement should be made without access to the investigation files. Only after reviewing the files can the defense assess which strategy and evidence preservation measures are appropriate. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secure evidence immediately.<\/strong><br\/>Obtain medical reports; take photographs with date and scale and, where appropriate, X-ray or CT images. Store clothing, objects, and digital records separately. Prepare a witness list and contemporaneous recollection notes within two days at the latest.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not contact the opposing party.<\/strong><br\/>Your own messages, calls, or posts may be used as evidence against you. All communication should take place exclusively through your defense counsel. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secure video and data recordings in time.<\/strong><br\/>Surveillance videos from public transport, venues, or property management systems are often automatically deleted after only a few days. Requests for data preservation must therefore be submitted immediately to the operators, the police, or the public prosecutor\u2019s office. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document searches and seizures.<br\/>In cases of house searches or seizures, you should request a copy of the warrant or record. Note the date, time, persons involved, and all items taken. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In case of arrest: make no statements about the matter.<\/strong><br\/>Insist on immediate notification of your defense counsel. Pre-trial detention may only be imposed if there is strong suspicion of guilt and an additional ground for detention. Less severe measures (e.g., pledge, reporting duty, contact ban) must take precedence.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare compensation for damages strategically.<br\/>Payments or offers of reparation should be handled and documented exclusively through defense counsel. Structured compensation for damages has a positive effect on diversion and sentencing. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not express justifications out of pity.<\/strong> They can be interpreted as an admission of guilt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Psychological support and documentation of overwork<\/strong> can have a relieving effect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Benefits with Legal Assistance<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A procedure for <strong>assisting in suicide<\/strong> is one of the most legally demanding areas of criminal law. The transition between <strong>permissible accompaniment to death<\/strong> and <strong>punishable assistance<\/strong> is narrow and depends crucially on whether the <strong>decision to die was made freely, permanently and uninfluenced<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially in cases with a medical, family or psychological background, the <strong>evidence is complex<\/strong>. Even small inaccuracies in expert opinions or statements can justify the accusation of aiding and abetting. An <strong>early legal representation<\/strong> is therefore essential in order to accurately record the actual processes and classify them correctly in law.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our law firm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>carefully analyses whether there was a <strong>punishable influence<\/strong> or a <strong>merely accompanying support<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>examines whether the <strong>free responsibility of the victim<\/strong> was demonstrably given,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>assesses medical, psychological and digital evidence with regard to its <strong>admissibility and probative value<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>accompanies you through all phases of the investigation and main proceedings,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and protects your rights with the necessary consistency towards the police, public prosecutor&#8217;s office and court.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An experienced criminal defence ensures that <strong>legally relevant boundaries are respected<\/strong> and <strong>human motives are classified objectively<\/strong>. This creates a defence strategy that presents your position in a legally sound manner, but without emotionalisation \u2013 with the aim of achieving a <strong>fair and objective assessment of your actions<\/strong>. <\/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\">\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 &#8211; FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-FAQ-Mitwirkung-an-der-Selbsttoetung 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\\\/assisting-in-suicide\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When is assisting suicide punishable?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Any action by which someone evokes, reinforces or practically supports another person's decision to commit suicide is punishable. It is crucial that death is brought about by the victim himself. If the deadly act is carried out by the supporting person, there is no assistance in suicide, but a homicide.  \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What requirements does a valid living will require?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The person must be of full age, capable of making decisions and seriously ill. Two doctors \\u2013 one of them with palliative care training \\u2013 must confirm the ability to make decisions and free responsibility. The order must be drawn up before a notary, notary or patient representative, and the preparation may only be issued to the person concerned.  \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"When does accompaniment exceed the permissible limit?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"As soon as someone evokes the decision to die, reinforces it or determines the course, there is punishable assistance. Psychological pressure, moral influence or technical assistance with the last step also fulfil the elements of the offence. \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the court examine free responsibility?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The court assesses whether the decision to commit suicide was made freely, permanently and uninfluenced. The basis is medical findings, psychological reports, witness statements and communication records. If there are doubts, the decision must be made in favour of the accused person.  \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What penalty is threatened for assisting in suicide?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The penalty range for assisting in suicide extends to up to five years' imprisonment. 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An experienced criminal defence clarifies whether there is actually a punishable assistance or only a permitted accompaniment to death, secures evidence and protects against misleading statements. \"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-Mitwirkung-an-der-Selbsttoetung-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 is assisting suicide punishable?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Any action by which someone evokes, reinforces or practically supports another person&#8217;s decision to commit suicide is punishable. It is crucial that death is brought about by the victim himself. If the deadly act is carried out by the supporting person, there is no assistance in suicide, but a homicide.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-Mitwirkung-an-der-Selbsttoetung-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\">What requirements does a valid living will require?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The person must be of full age, capable of making decisions and seriously ill. Two doctors \u2013 one of them with palliative care training \u2013 must confirm the ability to make decisions and free responsibility. The order must be drawn up before a notary, notary or patient representative, and the preparation may only be issued to the person concerned.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-Mitwirkung-an-der-Selbsttoetung-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\">When does accompaniment exceed the permissible limit?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>As soon as someone evokes the decision to die, reinforces it or determines the course, there is punishable assistance. Psychological pressure, moral influence or technical assistance with the last step also fulfil the elements of the offence. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-Mitwirkung-an-der-Selbsttoetung-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\">How does the court examine free responsibility?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The court assesses whether the decision to commit suicide was made freely, permanently and uninfluenced. The basis is medical findings, psychological reports, witness statements and communication records. If there are doubts, the decision must be made in favour of the accused person.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-Mitwirkung-an-der-Selbsttoetung-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\">What penalty is threatened for assisting in suicide?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The penalty range for assisting in suicide extends to up to five years&#8217; imprisonment. The court takes into account in particular the personal responsibility of the victim, the extent of the assistance and possible mitigating factors such as emotional overload or withdrawal. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-Mitwirkung-an-der-Selbsttoetung-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\">When should legal assistance be sought?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Legal representation should be consulted as early as the first police summons. An experienced criminal defence clarifies whether there is actually a punishable assistance or only a permitted accompaniment to death, secures evidence and protects against misleading statements. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Assisting in Suicide Assisting in suicide includes two forms of appearance. Firstly, the seduction. 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