After a superb holiday on an island paradise, I was sad to have to return and face the cold of Switzerland. I couldn't stand the attitude of some passengers during the flight, to the point where I insulted some of them... A stewardess calmed me down by saying that I risked being arrested when I got off the plane...
Christmas is coming and I'm getting ready to put our stockings in front of the fireplace. My children are excited, but my eldest, who is very articulate and loves her law classes, explained to me that by breaking into our house, Father Christmas could be committing trespassing... Brigitte, Canton of Geneva Your daughter's question...
For Christmas, I ordered a piece of jewellery from a high-end brand for my mum. I found it at a very attractive price on an Asian website. However, I received a letter from customs informing me that my parcel had been seized and that I could face problems... What's happening to me? Kendall Every year, many...
My son had a road accident during his military service and was convicted. What consequences will this have for him in civilian life? Muriel, Geneva Your concern is legitimate, but rest assured: a military conviction does not necessarily mean an indelible stain on your son's record. Unlike...
As I often travel by motorbike, I'd like to get a dashcam so that I can film any accidents on the road and better protect myself in the event of a dispute. A policeman friend of mine told me that recordings are not admissible in court. I wonder if he's right? B, Nyon Not exactly, but it's not...
My partner was incarcerated some time ago in a prison in French-speaking Switzerland. We want to maintain our relationship despite our imprisonment and would like to know if it is possible to have slightly more private, even intimate, visits. Does this exist? B. Yes, sensual visits are possible in prison, but they are subject to...
During a discussion, my young son solemnly announced that he wanted to make a career "in the Geneva police by becoming a gendarme to fight crime". I pointed out to him that the gendarmerie was not part of the police force, but he insisted that it was. I did a bit of research and as a result I couldn't...
I live in Valais and drive to work in Geneva. I was surprised to discover a form on my windscreen recently telling me that I had to announce my new "parking location" within 14 days. Do I have to comply with this request and does it mean that I will have to change my...
A defamation investigation has been opened against me for expressing my anger at a shopkeeper who offers chick meat, which I find cruel. The case has been assigned to a police officer who had already intervened two years earlier in proceedings against my son and me,...
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