Offenses against honor.
Offenses against honor aim to protect the reputation and dignity of individuals. Swiss criminal law specifically punishes defamation, slander, and insult when an unjustified attack is made on a person's honor.
In these often sensitive situations, PRIMALEX – Haymoz Avocat intervenes both for the defense of persons prosecuted and for the assistance of victims wishing to take criminal action in order to protect their reputation.
These procedures require a careful analysis of the disputed statements, their context and their dissemination, particularly when they have been published on the internet or on social networks.
PRIMALEX - Haymoz Avocat has offices in Fribourg and Payerne, in the heart of the Broye region. The firm assists its clients in the cantons of Vaud and Fribourg and can travel throughout French-speaking Switzerland as needed for each case.
In what cases should you consult a lawyer regarding an offense against honor?
PRIMALEX – Haymoz Avocat can intervene in the following situations:
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You are accused of defamation, slander or insult;
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comments are damaging to your reputation;
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accusations have been made public or on the internet;
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you wish to file a criminal complaint for defamation or slander;
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a conflict arises as a result of remarks made in a private or professional setting;
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You wish to obtain compensation for the harm suffered as a result of an attack on your honor.