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Recidivism in Traffic in Utrecht: Penalties and Consequences

In Utrecht, repeated traffic violations are strictly punished. Read more about recidivism, harsher penalties, CBR measures, and consequences for novice drivers.

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HALT Disposition in Utrecht: An Alternative for Young People

The HALT disposition in Utrecht offers young people aged 12 to 18 an alternative to criminal prosecution. By completing an educational penalty, they avoid a criminal record. Read more about the conditions and benefits.

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Violence Crimes Compensation Fund in Utrecht: Financial Assistance for Victims

The Violence Crimes Compensation Fund provides financial assistance to victims and their relatives in Utrecht when the perpetrator cannot pay. Read more about the conditions and application process.

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Victim's Right to Speak in Utrecht

In Utrecht, victims and next of kin have the right to speak during criminal hearings about the impact of a crime. Read more about the right to speak and how it works at the Midden-Nederland District Court.

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PIJ Measure (Youth TBS) in Utrecht

The PIJ measure, or youth TBS, is the most severe sanction in juvenile criminal law for young people with a disorder who commit serious offenses. Read more about the conditions, duration, and implementation in Utrecht.

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Claim of the Injured Party in Utrecht: Compensation in Criminal Cases

Victims in Utrecht can claim compensation as the injured party in a criminal case. Read how you can join the proceedings, what damage you can claim and what the role of the judge is.

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Conditional Sentence in Utrecht: What You Need to Know

Learn everything about conditional sentences in Utrecht: what it entails, the conditions, probationary period and consequences of violation. Find legal assistance at Rechtbank Midden-Nederland and Juridisch Loket Utrecht.

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Contact Ban as Penalty in Utrecht: Rules and Consequences

A contact ban can be imposed in Utrecht as a penalty, whereby the convicted person may not contact the victim. Violation is punishable. Read more about the rules and consequences.

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Behaviour-Influencing Measure (BIM) in Utrecht

The Behaviour-Influencing Measure (BIM) is a treatment programme for young people in Utrecht, aimed at behavioural change through mandatory programmes and supervision. Read more about the conditions, duration and authorities.

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Electronic Monitoring (Ankle Bracelet) in Utrecht

Electronic monitoring via an ankle bracelet is a control measure for convicts in Utrecht. Read more about the application, rules and consequences of violation.

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Conditional Early Release (VI) in Utrecht: Conditions and Rules

Read everything about conditional early release (VI) in Utrecht: conditions, probationary period and what to do in case of rejection. Discover if you qualify and how the process works.

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Pardon in Utrecht: What it is and how it works

Pardon is an exceptional measure whereby the King remits or reduces a sentence. Read more about the procedure and grounds for pardon in Utrecht.

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