Law No.40/2009, also known as the Criminal Code, is the legal framework defining and covering the punishment of criminal offenses in the Czech Republic. Most of the time, these are serious wrongdoings that require specialized representation that can be provided by our criminal lawyers in the Czech Republic.
Below, our Czech law firm presents the most common crimes that are committed in this country and how we can help offenders and victims.
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Criminal activities in the Czech Republic
The Czech Criminal Code divides offenses into:
- misdemeanours (crimes committed unintentionally or by negligence);
- felonies (crimes committed with intention).
What is important to note is that as long as the offense falls under this law, it is recommended to appeal to the services of a Czech criminal lawyer. With his or her help, offenders and victims can understand their rights and can benefit from a suitable defense, respectively, representation.
Common crimes in the Czech Republic our lawyers can represent you in
The Czech Republic is not a country with a high criminal rate, however, there are offenses that occur more often than others. From a legal perspective, they are also covered by our criminal lawyers in the Czech Republic. Here they are:
- financial crimes;
- theft and robbery;
- violent crimes, such as homicide, also occur in this country;
- environmental-related offenses;
- corruption and bribery;
- cybercrimes.
Even if these occur at a higher rate, our attorneys in the Czech Republic can also offer representation for other criminal offenses, should you be charged with one or be a victim.
Legal support for financial crimes in the Czech Republic
Financial crime is complex, as such offenses can take various forms. First of all, they can be committed by natural persons or by companies.
When it comes to crimes committed by people, we can refer to:
- identity theft, where people can steal personal information and impersonate the victim to obtain loans;
- Ponzi schemes that are spread all over the country;
- insurance fraud is also often committed by people seeking to claim life or health insurance money by lying to the service providers;
- bribery also enters the financial crime territory.
When committed by Czech companies, financial crimes can take the form of:
- embezzlement;
- insider trading;
- tax evasion;
- cartel creation.
Each of these offenses can be punished in accordance with their severity. If you are accused of any of them, you can rely on our criminal lawyers in the Czech Republic for representation with the police and in court.
Legal assistance in theft and robbery
Auto theft, breaking and entering, and robbery are some of the offenses that usually occur in large cities like Prague, Brno, Ostrava, and Liberec because of the higher living costs.
If you find yourself detained and accused of such an offense, we recommend seeking immediate help from our Czech lawyers to obtain a reduced sentence. We will review your case and the evidence supporting it to create the appropriate defense.
Crime statistics in the Czech Republic
The Czech Statistical Office gathered the latest data on crimes committed on the territory of this country in 2023. It indicates that:
- The total number of crimes was 181,417;
- 78,969 were prosecuted for them;
- The greatest number of crimes – 41,070 – were committed in the Prague region;
- With respect to the most common offenses, these were property-related, with a total of 100,300 crimes;
- There were also 12,765 financial and 13,115 violent crimes committed at country level the same year.
If you need representation in such an offense, do not hesitate to contact our criminal lawyers in the Czech Republic.