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Criminal law

For suspects, victims and those close to them. Here you can see what criminal judges decide on. If you have a criminal case, contact a lawyer: as a suspect you have a right to one.

  • 71,736 rulings in this collection

Questions that come up here

  • What do judges weigh when setting a sentence?
  • When is a sentence suspended?
  • What happens when evidence was obtained unlawfully?
  • How does a judge set compensation for a victim?
  • When does a judge impose a hospital order?

What the rulings are about

Sentences38,557
Violence8,710
Theft7,367
Drugs6,700
Victim compensation13,037
Procedural defects and evidence2,230

Rulings since 2021 in which this subject was recognised automatically. A ruling can fall under several subjects. The number says nothing about the outcome of your case.

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