Precautionary Mirroring of Mobile Phone Data Is Permissible
In case 7B_550/2024 (23 January 2026, intended for official publication) from the Canton of Zurich, the Federal Supreme Court permitted the immediate mirroring of mobile phone data upon seizure, even before the sealing procedure has been completed.
Substitution measures often inadequate in cases of flight risk
The Federal Supreme Court has ruled that electronic monitoring (EM) cannot replace pre-trial detention when there is a serious flight risk.
The Federal Supreme Court has clarified the rules on whether mobile phones can be unlocked during house searches
The Federal Supreme Court has clarified the rules on whether mobile phones can be unlocked during house searches (BGE 151 IV 73).
The Federal Supreme Court has clarified the process of confiscation in cases involving mixed assets
The Federal Supreme Court has clarified the process of confiscation in cases involving mixed assets (7B_65/2023).
The Federal Supreme Court has significantly restricted pre-trial detention due to the risk of reoffending
The Federal Supreme Court has significantly restricted pre-trial detention due to the risk of reoffending (BGE 151 IV 185).
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