Tax criminal law

The criminal tax procedure begins with the initiation of the investigation. In the investigation process, it is important for lawyers to be contacted early in order to exercise the client’s rights and develop a strategy for the further proceedings. We support you  in this by providing

We advise and support you with:

• An inspection of files in the preliminary investigation
• A written statement on the allegation
• A request to terminate the proceedings

With a voluntary report by a specialized lawyer, the serious criminal consequences of tax evasion can be avoided, and impunity can be achieved.

We advise and support you with:

• Advice and an assessment of a possible tax evasion
• The wording of a self-accusation
• Representation until the end of the tax criminal proceedings

Unless there is a slightly more serious case of tax evasion, charges are brought before the court.

We advise and support you with:

• An assessment and advice on the charge
• Representation before the court
• An application for suspension or acquittal

The expected penalty for tax evasion depends on the severity of the crime. This means that the penalty is higher if the taxes evaded are high.

We advise and support you with:

• prison sentence
• A fine
• Suspension for a monetary condition

According to judgments by the court in criminal tax proceedings, the convicted person can appeal against the judgment of the first instance.

We advise and support you with:

• Legality of the judgment
• Chances of success of the appeal
• Filed and represented at the court of next instance

Pre-trial detention can also be ordered in tax criminal proceedings and an arrest warrant can be issued.

We advise and support you with:

• Probable cause
• Danger of escape
• Risk of suppression of evidence

In tax evasion proceedings, a search can be carried out on the suspect’s homes and business premises.

We advise and support you with:

• Our presence and support during the search
• A review of the legality of the search warrant
• Filing a judicial complaint against the search warrant.