Homicide Defence in Germany: Murder and Manslaughter
When the factual account, intent and consequences converge in one criminal trial
Nationwide defence for clients accused of murder, manslaughter, and other homicide offences – from the initial investigation through trial and revision proceedings.
Capital Crime Defence in Germany
Homicide cases place exceptional demands on criminal defence, the assessment of evidence, and overall litigation strategy. RATH HAGEN Rechtsanwälte represents clients in proceedings involving murder, manslaughter, and other homicide offences before courts across Germany. Led by attorney Dr. Julius Hagen, our practice advises and defends clients from the first contact with the police or public prosecutor, through the investigation and trial, and, where necessary, appellate and revision proceedings.
Personal consultations are available at our offices in Berlin and Düsseldorf. Initial consultations and ongoing meetings can, of course, also be conducted via Zoom.
Dr. Julius Hagen
Attorney at law (Germany)
Julius represents clients in criminal matters, white-collar investigations, extradition proceedings and INTERPOL matters. He consults in English and German.
Expertise
These pages examine the legal pressure points that change the assessment of a homicide case.
General Procedural Situations
These general procedural pages place arrest, search, file access and trial in the context of defending a German homicide case.
Strategies
After reviewing the file, the evidence, defence account, expert evidence and consequences must be coordinated.
Places
Personal advice in Berlin and Düsseldorf, with representation before criminal courts throughout Germany.
Frequently Asked Questions about German Homicide Cases
FAQ
The immediate procedural stage, any detention or coercive measures and the evidence collected so far should be clarified first. A defence statement should generally be considered only after the file has been reviewed and the defence decision coordinated.
The factual account and evidence, intent to kill, murder characteristics, attempt, self-defence, criminal responsibility and later consequences must be examined separately and then connected in one defence strategy.
As early as possible, particularly after an arrest, search, summons or service of an indictment. Early access to the file helps ensure that any statement or evidential strategy is based on the actual investigation record.
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