How you should react
Arrest and pre-trial detention
If the public prosecutor’s office applies for and receives approval for an arrest warrant against you, the police can arrest you at any time. Police officers usually arrive promptly at your address, workplace, or elsewhere at this time.
For those affected, an arrest and transfer to a correctional facility represents an exceptional situation. They are abruptly torn from their everyday lives. This brings with it numerous problems, including private and professional obligations. The strict conditions of detention, which are more stringent than those of a prison sentence, make things even more difficult. For example, visitation and communication rights are restricted. Remain calm despite this unpleasant situation! In particular, avoid making any statements about the facts of the case. Often, those arrested are tempted to make statements due to these extreme circumstances. Instead, use the telephone call you are entitled to and contact our law firm immediately!
For an arrest warrant, in addition to strong suspicion of a crime, there must be a reason for detention. This could include, for example, the risk of flight or repetition. The legislature has set high hurdles for pre-trial detention. However, experience shows that this instrument is used extensively. If the authorities accuse you of a serious sexual offense, for example, pre-trial detention has now become standard practice.
A lawyer can, however, successfully challenge pre-trial detention. The detention review and detention appeal are suitable for this purpose. These can significantly shorten pre-trial detention, which in the worst case can last until the end of the main hearing.
