Juvenile criminal law

Juvenile criminal law is always applied when the offender was not yet of legal age, i.e., was under 18 years old, at the time of the alleged offense. Juvenile criminal law can also be applied if the offender is over 18 but under 21. The law refers to people of this age as "adolescents." The decisive factor for the Question of whether juvenile or adult criminal law is applied, is whether someone is more like a teenager or an adult.

In juvenile criminal proceedings, many special regulationsThis applies both to the course of the proceedings and to the expected penalties. For example, in juvenile criminal proceedings, there is the youth court assistance, which educational and socio-educational aspects into the proceedings. Juvenile criminal law generally focuses on education rather than punishment. Therefore, unlike adult criminal law, there are more diverse options available to the public prosecutor and courts in responding to crimes. As a result, penalties under juvenile criminal law are generally more lenient.

However, convictions in juvenile criminal law can also have significant consequences. For example, sentences that fall under the certificate of good conduct be registered, the stand in the way of professional prospectsForeign nationals may also face significant disadvantages under immigration law. Denial of naturalization or a shorter period of residence permit.

We consistently stand by young people when they are faced with criminal proceedings. Our experience ranges from cases involving allegations of minor youthful offenses to the most serious crimes.

We are happy to advise young people and their parents in a non-binding initial consultation!