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Art. 10 Schweizerische Strafprozessordnung (StPO) - Unschuldsvermutung und Beweiswürdigung
StPO; 1. Titel: Geltungsbereich und Grundsätze; 2. Kapitel: Grundsätze des Strafverfahrensrechts
Art. 10 StPO · Unschuldsvermutung und Beweiswürdigung
Jede Person gilt bis zu ihrer rechtskräftigen Verurteilung als unschuldig.
Das Gericht würdigt die Beweise frei nach seiner aus dem gesamten Verfahren gewonnenen Überzeugung.
Bestehen unüberwindliche Zweifel an der Erfüllung der tatsächlichen Voraussetzungen der angeklagten Tat, so geht das Gericht von der für die beschuldigte Person günstigeren Sachlage aus.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (961)
50/2019/24 · sh (Art. 10 Abs. 2 StPO)
Attempted Homicide by Mentally Ill Defendant Using Chainsaw
Cited in reference to the principle of free assessment of evidence (freie Beweiswürdigung) when considering the accused's statements.
A/1412/2020 · ge (art. 10 CPP)
Teacher Dismissal Appeal After School Trip Misconduct
Cited in the reasoning section to frame the discussion on the presumption of innocence.
ZZ.1987.18 · so (§ 10 StPO)
Attorney Compensation for Executing Judicial Directive Beyond Standard Defense Duties
Mentioned in the reasoning, but not explicitly cited in the final operative orders regarding the compensation awarded.
CP 2025 1 · ju (Art. 10 al. 2 CPP)
Radar Speeding Conviction Upheld Despite Interference Claims
Used as the basis for the court's free assessment of evidence based on its intimate conviction.
CP 2025 1 · ju (Art. 10 al. 3 CPP)
Radar Speeding Conviction Upheld Despite Interference Claims
Used to state that in case of insurmountable doubts regarding factual elements justifying a conviction, the court bases its decision on the facts most favorable to the defendant.
SBK.2025.137 · ag (Art. 10 Abs. 3 StPO)
Sparring Injury Case Dismissed for Insufficient Evidence
Cited in the context of the principle 'in dubio pro reo' (in doubt, for the accused).
501 2023 183 · fr (art. 10 CPP)
Appellate Ruling on Victim Standing, Acquittal for Bodily Harm, and State Compensation to Caregiver
Cited to explain the presumption of innocence and the principle 'in dubio pro reo' in the reasoning leading to acquittal.
CDP.2024.103 · ne (Art. 10 CPP)
Resident Convicted for Assault and Coercion in Neighbor Dispute; Neighbors Acquitted
Cited in reasoning (Cons. 5c) regarding the presumption of innocence, but not explicitly in the final dispositive orders (I to VI).
SST.2025.116 · ag (Art. 10 Abs. 2 StPO)
Appellate Court Acquits on Older Charges, Reduces Sentence Due to Timely Trial Violation
Cited as the principle of free evaluation of evidence.
SST.2025.116 · ag (Art. 10 Abs. 3 StPO)
Appellate Court Acquits on Older Charges, Reduces Sentence Due to Timely Trial Violation
Cited as the principle of 'in dubio pro reo' (doubt in favor of the accused).
CPEN.2024.61 · ne (Art. 10 CPP)
Partial Affirmation and Acquittal in Sexual Constraint and Battery Case
Cited in the enumeration of articles used in the final decision (though the application is procedural context, not the primary ground for the verdict).
SR1 2021 94 · gr (Art. 10 Abs. 3 StPO)
State v. Appellant: Disability Fraud and Psychodynamic Intent
The defendant is acquitted because the court found insurmountable doubt regarding the realization of the elements of the offense (in dubio pro reo).
UE230306 · zh (Art. 10 Abs. 3 StPO)
Review of Prosecutor's Dismissal of Unlawful Treatment Claims in Involuntary Commitment
Cited in relation to the principle of 'in dubio pro reo' and its inapplicability during the investigation phase, contrasting it with 'in dubio pro duriore'.
SST.2024.200 · ag (Art. 10 Abs. 2 StPO)
Excessive Speeding Conviction Upheld, Some Charges Overturned
Used for the principle of free assessment of evidence.
SST.2024.200 · ag (Art. 10 Abs. 3 StPO)
Excessive Speeding Conviction Upheld, Some Charges Overturned
Used for the principle of 'in dubio pro reo'.