The Criminal Code is the main law covering various types of offences that are prosecuted in Swiss courts. When dealing with such cases, the help of criminal lawyers in Switzerland is critical, as they are tried differently than Civil Law crimes and imply more severe punishments.
Below, our Swiss law firm explains the main types of criminal activities that take place in this country and how we can help you with tailored representation.
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Common criminal offenses in Switzerland
Switzerland is not the typical country when it comes to criminal activities, as violent offenses are not that common. However, they have increased in the past few years. On the other hand, others are more likely to occur, and among them we mention the following:
- cybercrimes have increased in popularity among fraudsters, as the Internet allows them to be very creative when misleading victims;
- financial crimes are also often committed in Switzerland, as the country is known as one of the most important financial centers in the world;
- theft and burglary are also met in Switzerland.
Our criminal lawyers in Switzerland are at the service of victims and people accused of such offenses.
Legal assistance in financial crimes in Switzerland
There are several types of financial crimes, which is why such cases are complex and require specific attention. Precisely, they can be divided into:
- tax fraud;
- embezzlement;
- money laundering;
- terrorism financing;
- insurance fraud;
- insider trading;
- cartel operations.
Until several years ago, banking secrecy was used by people involved in various financial crimes who used to open bank accounts in Switzerland and deposit money so that they could not be traced. Terrorism financing was also a common money-related offense. Now, Switzerland has implemented anti-money laundering regulations that have diminished such activities. Even so, if you face accusations of any of the above-mentioned crimes, you can rely on our Swiss lawyers for support.
Our Swiss criminal lawyers can prepare a strong defense and help you obtain a minimum sentence if found guilty. At the same time, we offer representation of victims of such crimes.
Legal support in cybercrimes in Switzerland
Cybercrimes are a problem all over the world. Some of the most met in Switzerland are:
- phishing;
- identity theft;
- SIM swapping;
- hacking;
- crypto fraud;
- ransomware attacks.
Unfortunately, many people, of both younger and older age, fall for these types of scams as they do not pay attention when giving away personal information. For them, our criminal lawyers in Switzerland offer representation with the authorities to file complaints and bring offenders to justice.
Representation in other crimes
Even if being the victim or even offender in a violent or other type of crime may seem unlikely in such a safe country, our lawyers in Switzerland are at your service should you be on either side of the law.
We can offer support in the following situations:
- theft, robbery, and burglary;
- drunk driving;
- traffic offenses;
- hate crimes.
We are at your service with both police and court representation, if the case goes to court.
The crime rate in Switzerland on the rise
Despite being one of the safest countries in Europe (22nd out of the total 44 European states), recent data indicates that the crime rate has risen in the past few years. Specifically:
- in 2023, there was a rise of 14% in criminal activities;
- 50% of these crimes were committed by asylum seekers;
- around 6,000 immigrants were suspects in tourist crimes, involving stealing.
If you need legal representation in a criminal offense, do not hesitate to get in touch with our law firm in Switzerland.