A court ruling sheds new light on the principle of double punishment for administrative offenses. Article 103 of the Basic Law protects anyone who commits a prohibited act from double punishment.
However, there are legitimate exceptions, as a recent court ruling in Schleswig-Holstein shows.Double punishment foradministrative offenses: A court ruling provides clarity. The penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol could also change as a new alcohol limit is being discussed. The ruling is not yet legally binding, however.