As a specialized criminal law firm, we are at your side if you are affected by a house search. A house search is a drastic event and represents a considerable intrusion into your privacy. It is important that you know your rights and understand how you should behave.

Legal framework for house searches

House searches are regulated in Sections 102 to 110 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (StPO). It serves to investigate criminal offenses and can only be carried out under certain conditions:

1. Initial suspicion: A house search requires that there are concrete indications of a criminal offense.

2. Judicial order: In principle, a judicial order is required. In urgent cases, however, the public prosecutor's office and the police may also order the measure.

3. Proportionality: Every house search must be proportionate. This means that the intrusion into your privacy must not outweigh the benefits for the investigation.

Procedure of a house search

1. Order and announcement: At the beginning, you or a person present will be presented with the official order.

2. Execution: The search is limited to the search for evidence of the suspected criminal offense. The officers must respect your basic rights.

3. Documentation: All steps of the search and any finds are recorded in detail.

4. Confiscation: Found evidence can be confiscated. Legal requirements must also be met for this.

Your rights and how we can support you

You have the right to take legal action against the house search and the confiscation of items. As your lawyers, we will check the legality of the measure, advise you comprehensively on your rights and support you in taking legal action.

In such a situation, it is important to keep calm and act quickly. Contact us immediately so that we can represent you effectively and protect your rights.