Local court Gemünden a. Main, decision of 29.08.2025, Ref. 1 OWi 972 Js 8098/25

Our law firm was able to achieve a significant success for our client in a current fine case before the Gemünden am Main Local Court: The proceedings were discontinued due to the statute of limitations pursuant to Section 206a StPO. The costs of the proceedings as well as the necessary expenses of our client were imposed on the state treasury.

What had happened?

Our client was confronted with a fine for allegedly exceeding the speed limit in a built-up area. Despite the accusations made and the initiation of fine proceedings, we were able to show in our defense that the statute of limitations had expired. The court followed our arguments and discontinued the proceedings.

Significance for those affected

The decision shows how important it is to carefully examine the limitation periods in administrative offense law. It is not uncommon for fine proceedings to continue despite expired time limits. With a committed defense, those affected can protect their rights and avert unjustified sanctions.

Our expertise

As experienced lawyers in traffic law, we check every fine notice for you for formal and substantive errors – in particular also for compliance with the limitation periods. We consistently stand up for the rights of our clients and have already successfully concluded numerous proceedings.

Have you received a fine notice? Contact us – we will help you!

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Local court Gemünden a. Main, decision of 29.08.2025, Ref. 1 OWi 972 Js 8098/25

In the fine proceedings against […]

Defense counsel: Attorney Grüne Günter, Mainberger Straße 36, 97422 Schweinfurt, Gz. 746/24 GG

for OWi StVO

the Local Court of Gemünden a. Main by the judge at the Local Court […] issues the following order on August 29, 2025

Resolution

1. the proceedings are discontinued with regard to the person concerned […] pursuant to Section 206a of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

2. the costs of the proceedings and the necessary expenses of the person concerned shall be borne by the public purse.

Reasons:

There is a procedural impediment with regard to the person concerned, Section 206a StPO. The statute of limitations has expired. The decision on costs is based on sections 464, 467 (1) and (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

signed. […] Judge at the local court

For the accuracy of the transcript Gemünden a. Main, 08.09.2025 […] Clerk of the Registry

1 OWi 972 Js 8098/25