Kernrechtsfrage
Whether LAVI compensation is still available for lawyer fees exceeding criminal costs already awarded to the victim.
Extrahierter Entscheid
As a rule, no compensation is due where the criminal judgment already allocated costs covering lawyer fees; the victim cannot pursue the remainder under LAVI in the circumstances here.
Extrahierte Begründung
Under LAVI, damage generally follows civil liability principles. Where criminal costs include the victim’s legal expenses, the victim normally has no additional compensable damage. Geneva practice should instead secure full costs in the criminal proceedings; because the victim did not challenge the criminal cost award or seek legal aid, indemnification may be refused.