German Strafbefehl in Bavaria: When Can Proceedings Be Discontinued Under Section 153a StPO?
A Strafbefehl is a penalty order issued under German law without a prior trial hearing and on the basis of the investigation file. Anyone who receives a Strafbefehl should therefore consider more than the fine stated in the order. The evidence, any additional legal consequences, and the personal, professional, or immigration consequences of a final […]
How much does a lawyer cost in Germany?
The calculation of fees in accordance with the German Act on the Remuneration of Lawyers (RVG) In principle, the remuneration of lawyers in Germany is governed by the Act on the Remuneration of Lawyers – Rechtsanwaltsvergütungsgesetz (RVG). According to this law, the fee for legal services is mainly calculated according to the value of the […]
