don't worry about it. I also received the summons as a defendant at the beginning of February.
I would definitely advise you to contact a lawyer. I did the same and he requested access to the file. Once the file is there, he will discuss your options with you.
In my case, it's currently still open what will happen, from a dismissal of the case to a penalty order with payment of a fine, but don't let it spoil your day, bad thoughts and/or upsets won't make it better or worse.
Instead, take it as a positive reason to stop gambling. That's what I've decided for myself.
VG
Hi Telsos,
any news from you yet? Adjustment? What did you find out?
Ladybug1998 wrote on 06.05.2024 at 11:45 am: Moin guys,
Short update.
File inspection received and discussed with lawyer.
File amounts to 60 pages of all transactions and of course it was the savings bank that reported me.
The lawyer is now going to write a letter asking for the proceedings to be discontinued on the grounds of "first offender", ignorance, etc.'
I'll keep you up to date
60 pages of deposits and withdrawals in connection with casinos? Or what do the 60 pages consist of?
garfield68 wrote on 06.05.2024 at 12:20: I think there will certainly only be all transactions to the casino or payouts from it. 60 pages is of course quite a lot.
which is why I asked again, somewhat incredulously I don't know how tightly meshed such a "page" is structured, but it could be a four-digit number of transactions, which I would describe as gigantic. Maybe it's only 5 per page with lots of details in the subject line or similar....but that would still be 300 in number. Heavy in any case
Yeah exactly I'm freaking out because I'm studying law and could never Risk an entry. Can you give me the assurance that nothing will happen after the CID questionnaire? After such a letter, either a letter from the public prosecutor's office about the discontinuation of the proceedings or a penalty order. Only then will it be much more expensive and riskier to call in a lawyer. You should inform yourself well, thank you.
Going to the police or, in your case, the criminal investigation department and answering a questionnaire can have a negative impact on the proceedings. Just because you mean well doesn't mean that the state means well, this is just about gathering information about you in advance.
Same with the police, in the worst case they mean well (typical for the good citizen, friend and helper, I have to tell the truth, lenient punishment etc.) but unfortunately the officer only writes a memory log of what happened to you, with vague short notes, and the words can be twisted in your mouth.
Whether you fill out the questionnaire or not, you should not be blamed for protecting yourself, but it is your right and the public prosecutor's office will contact you one way or the other, either about the dismissal or with a summons that there will be a court hearing and that they want to hear you about the case mentioned.
And by the way, you can start and finish a law degree even with a criminal record. There are enough murderers in this world who have tried to study law while in prison - stupid example, I know, but in my opinion, this is more of a trivial offense and, if it is ever questioned in an application, can probably be explained without any problems.
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any news from you yet? Adjustment? What did you find out?
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Short update.
Received access to file and discussed with lawyer.
File is 60 pages of transactions and of course it was the Sparkasse that reported me.
The lawyer is now going to write a letter asking for the proceedings to be discontinued on the grounds of "first offender", ignorance, etc.'
I'll keep you up to date
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60 pages of deposits and withdrawals in connection with casinos? Or what do the 60 pages consist of?
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which is why I asked again, somewhat incredulously I don't know how tightly meshed such a "page" is structured, but it could be a four-digit number of transactions, which I would describe as gigantic. Maybe it's only 5 per page with lots of details in the subject line or similar....but that would still be 300 in number. Heavy in any case
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Going to the police or, in your case, the criminal investigation department and answering a questionnaire can have a negative impact on the proceedings. Just because you mean well doesn't mean that the state means well, this is just about gathering information about you in advance.
Same with the police, in the worst case they mean well (typical for the good citizen, friend and helper, I have to tell the truth, lenient punishment etc.) but unfortunately the officer only writes a memory log of what happened to you, with vague short notes, and the words can be twisted in your mouth.
Whether you fill out the questionnaire or not, you should not be blamed for protecting yourself, but it is your right and the public prosecutor's office will contact you one way or the other, either about the dismissal or with a summons that there will be a court hearing and that they want to hear you about the case mentioned.
And by the way, you can start and finish a law degree even with a criminal record. There are enough murderers in this world who have tried to study law while in prison - stupid example, I know, but in my opinion, this is more of a trivial offense and, if it is ever questioned in an application, can probably be explained without any problems.
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