Legal Lexicon

Zwangshaft

Substitute Custodial Sentence

A substitute custodial sentence is imprisonment imposed as a substitute for non-payment of fines. Find out how it works and what you should know about it – read the full article!

Compulsory Fines

Compulsory fines are legal measures used to enforce obligations or impose sanctions. Learn more about types and application in the legal glossary!

Coercion

Coercion describes pressure that takes away freedom of action. Learn more about its forms, causes, and effects – discover the depth of the topic in the article!