Criminal Defence Lawyer Frankfurt | Traffic, Alcohol & Drug Offences – English-Speaking

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 and criminal law in Germany — English-speaking solicitors in Frankfurt

Traffic offences in Germany involving alcohol or drugs, as well as general criminal offences, can lead to severe consequences – from fines and points to driving bans, licence withdrawal and imprisonment. As English-speaking solicitors in Frankfurt, we provide general criminal defence and criminal law advice throughout Germany, from the first police summons or investigation to the main hearing, including arrest warrants and pre-trial detention. We act quickly, secure access to the files and develop a strategy to protect your licence, liberty and reputation, particularly in cases of drink-driving, drug-driving and narcotics offences.For traffic cases see our pages on Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (§ 316 StGB) and Driving Ban and Driving Licence Withdrawal; for drug allegations, including trafficking and importation, see Narcotics & Drug Offence. Situations involving custody are covered in Arrest Warrant – Haftbefehl and Pre-Trial Detention – Untersuchungshaft. Learn more about our practice areas, the course of proceedings and our attorneys via our criminal defence practice areas, the overview on the Course of Criminal Proceedings in Germany and our profile page Criminal Defence Lawyer – Strafverteidiger as well as the firm’s attorneys.

Learn more about our practice areas, the course of proceedings and our attorneys.

What we defend (selected areas)

Traffic offences (alcohol, drugs, dangerous driving): police measures, blood/urine tests, roadside checks and court proceedings. Outcomes can include driving bans, fines or imprisonment; early strategy often mitigates results. See the course of proceedings and dangerous driving (Section 315c StGB).
Crimes against the person (e.g., assault, bodily harm, threats): offences against bodily integrity; defence focuses on intent, injury proof and self-defence.
Crimes against property (e.g., theft, burglary, criminal damage): unlawful interference with possessions; see theft & aggravated theft and robbery.
Crimes against public order/morality: conduct prohibited for public-order reasons even between consenting adults; careful element-by-element analysis is key.
Organised crime: structured, profit-driven groups; see criminal organisation and related evidentiary standards.
Terrorism offences: matters with complex security and international-law components; strict detention and search regimes require early challenges.
Cybercrime: fraud, identity theft, data breaches and computer fraud (Section 263a StGB).

How we work

Early intervention (investigation phase): we invoke your right to silence, contact authorities and seek file access to shape statements and evidence. See the course of criminal proceedings.
Challenging arrest warrants & detention: we test warrant grounds (flight risk, collusion, re-offending), apply for release or less intrusive measures, and monitor deadlines; see pre-trial detention.
Protecting assets & rights: we contest seizures and pursue procedural remedies. Background to evidence handling appears in our overview.
Outcome-driven strategy: contest charges, negotiate results or seek discontinuance where viable; see applications for dismissal (Section 153 StPO), penalty orders and indictments.

Victim representation (selected cases)

In select matters we act for injured persons in German criminal proceedings. We help secure protective measures, accompany police interviews and the main hearing; see related roles such as witness.

Why instruct us

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

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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 the course of proceedings.

What penalties can follow for drink-driving or drug-driving?

Possible outcomes include fines, driving bans (often 1–3 months as a criminal side-penalty) and, in serious cases, imprisonment.

What is an arrest warrant (Haftbefehl) and when is detention ordered?

A judge-issued warrant requires strong suspicion and a statutory detention ground (e.g., flight risk). We challenge warrants and seek alternatives to custody. See arrest warrant and pre-trial detention.

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. See examples under theft and robbery.

Do German courts use juries?

Proceedings are judge-led; lay judges may sit with professional judges in some courts. Defence can question witnesses and file evidence motions. See main hearing.

Contact

Buchert Jacob Peter Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB
Kaiserstraße 22, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Overview pages on procedure, judgments and further topics can be found in our legal dictionary.

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