General criminal defence in Germany — English-speaking solicitors in Frankfurt

English-speaking criminal defence in Frankfurt for traffic offences (alcohol/narcotics), crimes against the person and property, organised crime, terrorism and cybercrime. Call Buchert Jacob Peter.

General criminal defence in Germany — English-speaking solicitors in Frankfurt

Traffic offences in Germany involving alcohol or narcotics have severe consequences. Our specialist criminal defence solicitors in Frankfurt advise and defend private individuals and companies nationwide — from the first police contact and investigation to main hearing, including arrest warrants and pre-trial detention. We act fast, obtain file access, and protect your licence, liberty and reputation. For drink-driving and related cases see: Trunkenheit im Verkehr and Fahrverbot. (dr-buchert.de)

What we defend (selected areas)

Traffic offences (alcohol, drugs, dangerous driving)
Police measures, blood/urine tests, roadside checks, and court proceedings. Convictions can include driving bans, fines or imprisonment; early strategy often mitigates outcomes. See our pages on driving bans and the course of criminal proceedings.

Crimes against the person (e.g., assault, bodily harm, threats) — offences aimed at harming individuals, typically treated as violent crimes.

Crimes against property (e.g., theft, burglary, criminal damage) — unlawful interference with another’s property or possessions.

Crimes against morality (e.g., certain vice/victimless offences) — conduct prohibited for public-morality reasons even where consenting adults are involved.

Organised crime — structured, profit-driven criminal enterprises operating at scale (e.g., drug trafficking, fraud, extortion).

Terrorism offences — acts designed to create fear to pursue political objectives; cases often involve complex security and international-law aspects.

Cybercrime — use of computers/networks to commit offences (e.g., fraud, identity theft, data breaches), increasingly central to commerce and public life.

How we work

  • Early intervention in the investigation phase (Ermittlungsverfahren): we invoke your right to silence, contact authorities, and seek file access to shape statements and evidence. See: Ablauf Strafverfahren. (dr-buchert.de)
  • Challenging arrest warrants & detention: we test Haftbefehl grounds (flight risk, collusion, repeat-offending), apply for release or less-intrusive measures, and monitor deadlines. See: Haftbefehl and Untersuchungshaft. (dr-buchert.de)
  • Protecting assets & rights: we contest seizures and confiscation (Einziehung) and pursue procedural remedies. See: Beschlagnahme and Einziehung. (dr-buchert.de)
  • Outcome-driven strategy: contest charges, negotiate outcomes or seek discontinuance where viable. See: Rechtsbehelfe & Rechtsmittel and Antrag auf Einstellung. (dr-buchert.de)
  • Victim representation (selected cases)
  • In select matters we also act for victims (“injured persons”) in German criminal proceedings. We help secure protective measures, accompany police interviews and the main hearing.

Why instruct us

  • Specialist criminal defence boutique with 25+ years’ experience in general crime, white-collar and criminal tax
  • English-speaking team in Frankfurt with nationwide representation
  • Rapid, partner-level attention and pragmatic advice from investigation to main hearing (Hauptverhandlung)

Useful internal resources

FAQs

What should I do after a traffic stop involving alcohol or drugs?
Use your right to remain silent and contact a solicitor immediately. We handle communication with police/prosecutors, arrange file access, and assess testing procedures and reliability. See our overview of the course of proceedings. (dr-buchert.de)

What penalties can follow for drink-driving or drug-driving?
Possible outcomes include fines, driving bans (typically 1–3 months as a criminal side penalty) and, in serious cases, imprisonment. (dr-buchert.de)

What is an arrest warrant (Haftbefehl) and when is detention ordered?
A judge-issued warrant requires strong suspicion and a legal detention ground (e.g., flight risk). We challenge warrants and seek alternatives to custody. (dr-buchert.de)

What is the difference between crimes against the person and property offences?
Crimes against the person target bodily integrity or safety; property offences target ownership or possession of things.

Do German courts use juries?
Proceedings are judge-led; lay judges may sit with professionals in some courts. Defence can question witnesses and file evidence motions. See Hauptverhandlung. (dr-buchert.de)

Contact

Buchert Jacob Peter Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB
Kaiserstraße 22, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Phone: +49 69 710 33 330 · Email: kanzlei@dr-buchert.de