Criminal law

Suspended sentence A suspended sentence is a measure that suspends the execution of a sentence for a set period of time, often subject to certain conditions such as rules of conduct or support measures designed to reduce the risk of re-offending. The idea is as follows: a sentence is handed down but its execution...

Criminal record and military misdemeanours " Are the penalties incurred during military service recorded in the "civil" criminal record? " Benoit, Carouge First of all, there is no distinction between a "civil" criminal record and a "military" criminal record, unlike criminal law, which is made up of a "civil" section and a "military" section....

Good conduct The criminal record is a federal register governed by articles 365 et seq. of the Criminal Code. These legal provisions specify which offences must be recorded and for how long. In particular, judgments for felonies or misdemeanours are recorded in the criminal record, provided, of course, that a sentence or...

Lost luggage! What am I entitled to? "I've read your article about travellers' rights in the event of flight cancellation. During a trip from Geneva to France, my baggage was lost. I'd like to know what rights travellers have in such circumstances. Fabien, Plan-les-Ouates The...

Cars: the "CH" sticker is compulsory abroad "I recently went on holiday to Italy in my car. When I crossed the border, a customs officer noticed that my vehicle was not fitted with the CH sticker, and demanded that I pay a fine of EUR 750, failing which...

Withdrawn licence: how do you get around? A friend has been purring his new car along a main road... Flash. The radar has recorded his performance and a withdrawal of licence is likely to follow. He dreads becoming a pedestrian. Is he doomed to walk, or does he have other options for getting his children to school and work?...