CrimeSwitzerlandGermanyFranceSpainItalyRussiaChina
Premeditated murder10 years to lifelife sentencelife sentence15 to 25 years or life sentenceMinimum 21 years20 years, life in prison or death penaltyMinimum 10 years, life in prison or death penalty
Manslaughter*Minimum 5 yearsMinimum 5 years30 years10 to 15 yearsMinimum 21 years6-15 yearsMinimum 10 years, life in prison or death penalty.
Totschlag (homicide) **1 to 10 years1 to 10 years------------3-10 years
Serious physical injurySix months to 10 yearsSix months to 10 years10 years and €150,000 fine6 to 12 years3 to 7 years9 months to 4 years3-10 years; minimum 10 years, life in prison or death penalty for serious cases.
Rape1 to 10 years1 to 5 years15 years6 to 12 years5-10 years; 6-12 years for serious cases3-6 years3-10 years; minimum 10 years, life in prison or death penalty for serious cases

* In some cases other terms are used.
**Term used only in German-speaking regions.