Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Representation as defence counsel and for victims, from the investigation stage through trial and appellate review.
In criminal proceedings the stage at which the defence matters most is usually the first days of the investigation. Acting together with defence counsel during questioning has a significant bearing on how the file develops.
Our work is based on detailed examination of the case file, assessment of the lawfulness of the evidence, and structuring the defence in accordance with procedural rules.
Scope of Services
- Defence counsel for suspects and attendance at questioning during investigation
- Defence counsel for the accused at trial
- Representation of victims and intervening parties
- Objections to detention and applications for judicial control
- Matters involving economic and commercial offences
- Matters involving cybercrime and defamation offences
- Preparation of appeals to the regional and supreme courts
Frequently Asked Questions
- Must I have a lawyer present when questioned?
- The law requires counsel to be appointed in certain cases; otherwise it is the suspect's choice. Given that the record of questioning is treated as evidence at later stages, however, proceeding with counsel is important to the exercise of the right of defence.
- What is the deadline for filing a criminal complaint?
- For offences subject to complaint, the right must be exercised within six months from the date the complainant knows or learns of the act and the identity of the offender. Once the period passes, no investigation may be conducted.
The explanations on this page are for general information only and do not constitute legal opinion. Every dispute must be assessed on its own facts.
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