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Art. 129 Schweizerische Strafprozessordnung (StPO) - Wahlverteidigung
StPO; 3. Titel: Parteien und andere Verfahrensbeteiligte; 4. Kapitel: Rechtsbeistand
Art. 129 StPO · Wahlverteidigung
Die beschuldigte Person ist berechtigt, in jedem Strafverfahren und auf jeder Verfahrensstufe einen Rechtsbeistand im Sinne von Artikel 127 Absatz 5 mit ihrer Verteidigung zu betrauen (Wahlverteidigung) oder, unter Vorbehalt von Artikel 130, sich selber zu verteidigen.
Die Ausübung der Wahlverteidigung setzt eine schriftliche Vollmacht oder eine protokollierte Erklärung der beschuldigten Person voraus.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (71)
CCP.1994.6143 · ne (art. 129 CPP)
Federal Tribunal Upholds Narcotics Convictions Following Undercover Operation
Cited as granting parties the right to request investigatory acts, which is relevant to the examination of witness hearing complaints.
BP.2026.29 (Art. 129 cpv. 1 CPP)
Applicant's Attempt to Suspend Defense Attorney Revocation Denied
Although mentioned by the applicant to argue for the right to freely choose a defense counsel, this article was not explicitly cited in the dispositive orders. The court's decision to reject the request for suspensive effect was based on the assessment of potential prejudice to the investigation rather than a direct application of this article in the final orders.
BP.2026.30 (Art. 129 cpv. 1 CPP)
Public Prosecutor's Revocation of Attorney Appointment Upheld in Appeal
Cited by the appellant in their arguments regarding the right to choose a defense counsel, which was considered in the overall assessment.
BP.2026.31 (Art. 129 cpv. 1 CPP)
Prosecutor's Revocation of Defense Counsel's Admission Upheld Pending Appeal
Cited by the applicant to support the right of the accused to choose their own defense counsel, though its direct application in the dispositive is not explicit, it forms part of the context for the decision.
BP.2026.32 (art. 129 cpv. 1 CPP)
Lawyer's Appeal for Suspensive Effect Denied in Money Laundering Case
Although cited by the applicant in their arguments, this provision (guaranteeing the right to choose one's own defense counsel) is implicitly considered in the balancing of interests, but it is not directly applied in the dispositive orders as the primary legal basis for the decision on suspensive effect.
BK 2025 348 · be (Art. 129 Abs. 1 StPO)
Regional Court Decision Affirmed on Presumed Withdrawal of Criminal Penalty Opposition Due to Unexcused Absence
This article regarding the right to choose counsel was cited in the reasoning section (E. 5.3.4).
502 2025 117 · fr (Art. 129 CPP)
Appeal Denied: Revocation of Pre-Trial Detention Substitute Measures Upheld
This provision, concerning the accused's ability to appoint counsel, is cited when rejecting the request for the appointment of a defense counsel.
470.24.112 · bl (Art. 129 Abs. 2 StPO)
Right to Access Case Files in Detention Cases
Cited in relation to the implicit revocation of a power of attorney for a private defense counsel when applying for official defense counsel.
502 2024 148 · fr (Art. 129 CPP)
Appeal Against Denial of Pre-Trial Release Due to Flight Risk
Cited regarding the ability of the accused to appoint a chosen counsel.
SK 2023 258 · be (Art. 129 StPO)
Prosecution Appeal Against Acquitted Defendant's Legal Costs in Simple Traffic Violation Case Upheld
Cited in the reasoning regarding the right of the accused to appoint legal counsel at any stage of the proceedings.
SBK.2024.132 · ag (Art. 129 Abs. 1 StPO)
Recusal Application Dismissed for Lack of Bias
Cited in the reasoning regarding the right to choose legal counsel.
CPEN.2022.55 · ne (art. 129 CPP)
Appeal Dismissal for Untimely Filing and Merits of Refusal to Drug Test
Cited in the final orders, likely related to the procedure governing the confirmation of the judgment, although its specific role in the orders is procedural.
BK 2022 482 · be (Art. 129 Abs. 1 StPO)
Prosecutor Vindicates Penalty Order Service on Accused, Not Non-Mandated Counsel
Cited as the rule confirming the accused person's right to legal assistance at any stage of the proceedings.
BK 2022 482 · be (Art. 129 Abs. 2 StPO)
Prosecutor Vindicates Penalty Order Service on Accused, Not Non-Mandated Counsel
Cited regarding the requirement for written power of attorney or recorded declaration for the exercise of chosen defense counsel.
P/18105/2022 · ge (art. 129 CPP)
Appeal Regarding Refusal to Replace Court-Appointed Defense Counsel
Cited to distinguish between state-funded defense and defense chosen and paid for by the defendant.