This work offers a unique overview of the formative decisions made by the Federal Supreme Court (BGH) and the Federal Constitutional Court (BVerfG) on criminal matters in the year 2010. It is thus the ideal tool to quickly and efficiently identify current developments and trends in criminal law and criminal procedural law in 2010, and incorporate them into daily work. This volume succinctly presents leading decisions by means of selected passages and concise explanations. The numerous practical suggestions and tips facilitate the immediate application of knowledge into the daily work of a criminal law practitioner. As a result of the compact presentation, this case law update is also a valuable reference work during the preparation for legal exams.