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Criminal law matter

A criminal law matter concerns prosecution, conviction, sentencing, criminal procedure, or related measures reviewed under federal appeal rules.

Criminal law matters before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court include judgments on guilt and sentence, procedural decisions, detention issues, measures, confiscation, and certain claims connected with criminal proceedings. The appeal in criminal matters is available only if admissibility requirements are met, including standing, final or separately appealable decision, time limit, and reasoned grievances. The Court reviews federal criminal law and procedural guarantees, while factual findings and evidence assessment are corrected only in exceptional circumstances, especially where arbitrariness is properly argued.