Homicide and Serious Violent Crime

Homicide and serious violent crime cases involve allegations that a person caused or attempted to cause another person’s death. These proceedings are among the most serious and complex in German criminal law. They often attract considerable public attention and involve lengthy trials before a specialized criminal division of the Regional Court.

Individuals accused of homicide are frequently held in pretrial detention and may face lengthy prison terms, including life imprisonment. In exceptional cases, the court may also order preventive detention after the sentence has been served.

Anyone facing an allegation of murder, manslaughter, or another offense resulting in death should retain experienced criminal defense counsel immediately. Decisions made early in the investigation can have a decisive impact on the entire case.

Homicide proceedings often involve complex issues of substantive criminal law, forensic medicine, psychology, and scientific evidence.

Our specialist lawyers for homicide and serious violent crime cases provide a clear strategy, close scrutiny of expert evidence, and determined representation throughout the investigation and trial.

In urgent cases, contact us through the 24/7 emergency line.