Penalty Order

If you have received a penal order, do not panic; instead, it is best to contact a specialist lawyer for criminal law immediately. Although the involvement of a lawyer is not strictly mandatory in penal order proceedings, it can offer numerous advantages that may positively influence the outcome of the case.

Among other things, a lawyer, unlike you as the accused, has the right to inspect the case files. This allows for a significantly stronger justification for an objection against the penal order.

A penal order procedure can be described as a simplified process for handling minor offenses, where a written penal order is issued. The main difference between a penal order and a court conviction is that the recipient of a penal order does not have to appear in court, thus avoiding being presented as a defendant before a judge and prosecutor.

Nevertheless, a penal order is a very serious matter that should be treated with due respect. Legal advice from a lawyer or specialist lawyer experienced in criminal law is advisable. Contact a lawyer in Nuremberg.

• Have you been issued a penal order?
• Do you wish to challenge the criminal accusation made in it?
• Do you believe that the penalty imposed in the penal order, particularly the amount of the daily fine, is too high, and would you like to file a limited objection to it?
• Have you already filed a timely objection against a penal order and wish to know its prospects of success?

Process and Support

• Initial consultation outlining possible courses of action.
• Generally, a timely objection against the penal order must be filed within two weeks of its delivery at the latest.
• Access to Files (only possible through a lawyer! Under current law, you yourself do not have the right to access files!)
• In-depth consultation phase following file inspection, including the definition of objectives and, if necessary, the justification of the objection.
• Main hearing, if applicable.

Goals and Prospects of Success

• Determination of the defense strategy
• Acquittal upon a successful objection.
• Alternatively, the discontinuation of proceedings, possibly subject to conditions.
• Sentence reduction

Time Commitment and Duration of Proceedings

• The objection must be filed within two weeks of delivery at the latest.
• Inspection of the case files within a few days of filing the objection.
• Consultation regarding the prospects of success of the objection and its justification typically takes place within a few additional days after the case files have been inspected.
• The duration of the objection proceedings, potentially including a main hearing, is primarily determined by the criminal court.

Costs and Fees

• The costs for an initial consultation for consumers are limited to EUR 190.00 plus VAT. During the consultation, any further fees for additional services will be outlined and explained.
• Typically, a fee agreement for individual procedural stages, especially in cases where the scope, complexity, and paramount importance for the affected party necessitate a more extensive involvement of the attorney