Facts
The appellant, [A.] , requests compensation and satisfaction for the house search and seizure carried out in a criminal proceeding against her husband. The High Court of the Canton of Bern awarded her compensation of CHF 80.-- for travel expenses and satisfaction of CHF 200.-- for herself and her son. The appellant files a criminal complaint with the request to overturn the High Court's decision and grant her higher compensation and satisfaction.
The appellant claims that the coercive measures were unlawful and that she suffered damage due to the seizure, as she had intended to use the seized cash for a loan. She also objects to the amount of satisfaction awarded and claims that her privacy was violated by the seizure of personal items.
Considerations
The Federal Court first examines whether the criminal complaint is admissible. It finds that the complaint is directed against a decision that primarily concerns compensation and satisfaction claims of a third party in a discontinued criminal proceeding, and that the criminal complaint is permissible under Art. 78 FSCA.
Then, the Federal Court examines the appellant's objections. It finds that the appellant had no opportunity to defend herself against the coercive measures, as the relevant orders had not been served on her. However, the Federal Court concludes that the lower court found a violation of the right to be heard and took it into account when determining the costs, and that the appellant has not shown how she was disadvantaged by the allegedly faulty service.
The Federal Court also examines the appellant's claim for damages. It finds that the appellant has not shown that she suffered damage due to the seizure, and that the lower court dismissed the claim for damages. The Federal Court concludes that the lower court did not violate federal law by dismissing the claim for damages.
Finally, the Federal Court…