Criminal defence at the Euskirchen Local Court (Amtsgericht Euskirchen)
The Euskirchen Local Court has jurisdiction for criminal matters from the town of Euskirchen and its surroundings. Anyone who receives a summons, a penalty order or an indictment to the court should seek legal advice early. Attorney Philip Bafteh defends accused persons before the Euskirchen Local Court.
Jurisdiction
The court has jurisdiction, among others, for the town of Euskirchen and the surrounding municipalities. Charges are brought by the Bonn public prosecutor; more serious cases at first instance, and appeals, are heard by the Bonn Regional Court.
Composition of the court and procedure
Depending on the seriousness of the allegation, the single criminal judge or the lay-assessor court decides; for juveniles and young adults the juvenile courts have jurisdiction.
Conduct on the day of the hearing
Arrive on time, have your summons and ID ready and pass the entrance check in good time. Do not make any statement on the matter without legal counsel.
File access
A sound defence begins with access to the file. Through your defence lawyer, access to the investigation file is requested (§ 147 StPO); only once the file content is known can a meaningful decision on a statement be taken. We obtain and evaluate the file access for you.
Court-appointed defence
Where the requirements of mandatory defence are met (§ 140 StPO) – for example a felony, custody matters or a difficult factual or legal situation – we apply for your assignment of a court-appointed defender; you have a right to propose counsel (§ 142 StPO). See our page on court-appointed defence in Bonn.
Appeals and complaints
Against judgments, an appeal on fact and law or on points of law is available depending on the instance; the deadline to lodge it is one week from pronouncement. Against orders such as an arrest warrant, a complaint is available (§ 304 StPO). We assess the prospects and observe the deadlines.
Parking and directions
Allow enough time for the journey and parking; public parking is generally available near the courts. Arrive in good time before the hearing to pass the entrance check.
Frequently asked questions
Which panel decides my case? At the Euskirchen Local Court, the single judge or the lay-assessor court decides depending on the expected sentence; more serious cases are heard by the Bonn Regional Court.
Can I appeal against a judgment? An appeal to the Bonn Regional Court or an appeal on points of law is possible; the deadline is one week.
Have you received a summons to the Euskirchen Local Court (Amtsgericht Euskirchen)? Get in touch – we will review your case and the next steps.
Note: This information is general and does not replace advice in an individual case.