Criminal law

Companies also have a right to honour: "I've just set up a humanitarian association with a few good friends. In our search for funds, we sent a large number of sponsorship applications to major companies in Switzerland. One of them categorically refused to make any contribution to our project....

Are parking fines from the Fondation des Parkings legal? Does the Fondation des Parkings have the authority to issue fines for parking on pavements that, according to my research, are not part of the public domain? I was fined when my vehicle was parked in a pedestrian lane on a sidewalk.

Rape within marriage "When I got divorced a few years ago, the judge clearly stated that there was no such thing as rape within marriage. I've been told that this has changed, but is it true? If so, could I still take action against my attacker? J. Geneva Yes, rape as such...

The risk of having an employee without a permit "One of my colleagues hired a cleaning lady for whom he paid AVS contributions and took out the necessary insurance. However, during a check, it turned out that this person did not have a residence or work permit in Switzerland. What does he risk? Olivier, Geneva The article...

The famous "not seen, not taken" principle I'm following up on your column published on 9 April 2018 in which you explained that it's forbidden to cross a white line and that's even with the aim of overtaking a bike. The road from Vich to Begnins has a two-kilometre climb that includes a white...

The sale and purchase of anti-radar devices is banned in Switzerland " I bought a GPS that warns me of fixed speed cameras and police controls, which are signalled in real time by other motorists and not detected by the device itself. Apparently, this type of device is legal in France, but not...

The brawl "A violent brawl broke out between two groups, during which one person was stabbed in the arm. My son, who knew some of the people involved, arrived at the scene shortly after the injury was inflicted and became involved in the conflict, although he was not actively...

Protecting abused animals "My neighbour has three dogs in her small flat, birds in small cages and rodents in similar situations. During my infrequent visits to her home, I've noticed that these animals are clearly mistreated, underfed and thirsty. My moral compels me to intervene....

The procedure for issuing fines There are several ways of punishing breaches of road traffic regulations: minor offences are punished by issuing fines, while more serious offences are punished by withdrawal of licence and a fine, or even imprisonment in the most extreme cases.Issuing fines...