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Art. 13 Schweizerisches Strafgesetzbuch (StGB)
StGB; Erster Teil: Verbrechen und Vergehen; Zweiter Titel: Strafbarkeit; 2. Vorsatz und Fahrlässigkeit.; Sachverhaltsirrtum
Art. 13 StGB
Handelt der Täter in einer irrigen Vorstellung über den Sachverhalt, so beurteilt das Gericht die Tat zu Gunsten des Täters nach dem Sachverhalt, den sich der Täter vorgestellt hat.
Hätte der Täter den Irrtum bei pflichtgemässer Vorsicht vermeiden können, so ist er wegen Fahrlässigkeit strafbar, wenn die fahrlässige Begehung der Tat mit Strafe bedroht ist.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (144)
50/2019/24 · sh (Art. 13 StGB)
Attempted Homicide by Mentally Ill Defendant Using Chainsaw
The court explicitly rejected the application of this article concerning mistake of fact (Sachverhaltsirrtum) in the final reasoning (E. 6.7).
BGE 86 IV 201 (Art. 13 StGB)
Preventive detention versus psychiatric or alcohol treatment facility for a mentally impaired habitual drunkard under criminal responsibility provisions.
The final order mandates a psychiatric evaluation under Article 13 StGB to be conducted to inform the reassessment of the appropriate measure.
BK 2024 511 · be (Art. 13 StGB)
Prosecutor's Discontinuation of Coercion and Battery Case Reversed Over Justifiable Error in Self-Defense Context
This provision concerning error in the factual basis was extensively discussed in relation to the defendant's justification, which informed the decision to overturn the discontinuation.
P/11018/2020 · ge (art. 13 CP)
Prosecutor's Dismissal Upheld in Property Damage Case Involving Conflicting Accounts
Cited in the reasoning section regarding a potentially non-punishable context.
SB240248 · zh (Art. 13 Abs. 1 StGB)
Acquittal for Breach of Professional Secrecy Due to Lack of Intent
Cited in the reasoning regarding acting under a mistaken belief, but not explicitly used in the final dispositive orders.
SK.2024.4 (Art. 13 CP)
Support for Terrorist Groups Conviction
This provision concerns error on facts, which was raised by the defense but rejected by the court.
ARMP.2024.183 · ne (Art. 13 CP)
Secretary's Good-Faith Execution of Fraudulent Wire Transfers
Cited in the context of defining eventual intent (dol éventuel) relevant to the analysis of the criminal charges.
SK 2023 254 · be (art. 13 al. 2 CP)
Acquittal for Delayed Child Support Payments Due to Lack of Means and Intent
Mentioned during the reasoning (12.8) concerning the defendant's potential error on the facts for the dismissed charge of kidnapping a minor; not used in the final orders.
BK 2023 472 · be (Art. 13 StGB)
Reversal of Dismissal in Coercion and Battery Case Due to Procedural Error and Unresolved Issues of Mistake of Fact and Proportionality
This provision concerning error in facts (Tatbestandsirrtum) was discussed extensively as the basis for the prosecutor's previous discontinuation, and the Tribunal's decision necessitates further clarification on its application.
P3 24 81 · vs (Art. 13 StGB)
Applicant v. Prosecutor (Suspension of Investigation and Discontinuation of Proceedings)
The court applied the concept of factual mistake (Sachverhaltsirrtum) under this article to find that intent for trespass was missing.
33970 · nw (Art. 13 StGB)
Private Appeal Against Public Prosecutor's Decision to Discontinue Trespass Proceedings Regarding Terrace Access
The court's reasoning confirming the lack of intent was based on the application of the rule concerning error of fact (Art. 13 StGB).
A3 22 33 · vs (art. 13 CP)
Parents Acquitted for Mask-Related School Non-Attendance
This article concerning error on the facts was considered in relation to the acquittal under Art. 18 CP and the question of negligence.
BKBES.2022.115 · so (Art. 13 Abs. 1 StGB)
Appeal of Investigation Discontinuation for Property Damage Dismissed Based on Mistake of Fact
Cited in the reasoning section regarding the finding that the accused was in a material error regarding the property of the items, leading to the dismissal.
BKBES.2022.115 · so (Art. 13 Abs. 2 StGB)
Appeal of Investigation Discontinuation for Property Damage Dismissed Based on Mistake of Fact
Cited in the reasoning section regarding the possibility of liability for negligence in case of a material error, which the court deems unnecessary to examine here.
388----------- · vd (art. 13 & 292 CP)
Appellant Conviction Challenge for Battery, Threats, and Other Offenses
The defendant was released from the charge related to art. 292 CP due to doubts regarding the subjective element (error under art. 13 CP).