StGB

German Criminal Code (StGB)

The Criminal Code (Strafgesetzbuch, StGB) is the central legal code that defines criminal offenses in Germany. It contains definitions and penalty ranges for various crimes such as theft, bodily harm, fraud, and murder. The StGB is divided into different sections, each addressing specific categories of offenses and their respective penalties.

Important Sections of the StGB

Key chapters include provisions on crimes against life, property, and physical integrity.