Investigation Phase
One of the most critical stages of the criminal process is the investigation phase. During this stage conducted by the Public Prosecutor's Office, the suspect's rights must be protected and the evidence collection process must be challenged within the legal framework. Our services during the investigation phase:
- Support during detention: We provide legal counsel from the moment of detention, protecting our client's rights during questioning by law enforcement.
- Statement preparation: Information about rights and procedure before statements to prosecutors or law enforcement.
- File examination: We thoroughly examine the investigation file, analyzing evidence status, witness statements and expert reports.
- Evidence analysis: We evaluate the legality of collected evidence and file objections for the removal of unlawfully obtained evidence from the file.
- Non-prosecution decision request: Preparation of requests where the legal elements of the alleged offence are not established.
Prosecution Phase (Trial)
The prosecution phase begins with acceptance of the indictment and continues with the defense before the court.
- Defense planning: Evaluation of the facts and evidence specific to the file.
- Hearing preparation and representation: Preparation for hearings, witness testimony and presentation of evidence.
- Objections to expert reports: Preparation of objections to incomplete or erroneous expert reports.
- Final opinion and defense: We prepare comprehensive defense petitions against the prosecution's final opinion on the merits.
Detention Objections and Judicial Control Measures
Available applications against detention and judicial-control decisions are evaluated according to the circumstances of the file.
- Detention objection: Objections to detention orders and follow-up of release requests.
- Judicial control measures: We apply for judicial control measures as an alternative to detention, managing the process of lifting measures such as signature obligations and travel bans.
- Protective measure objections: We audit the legality of protective measures such as seizure, search and communication interception, objecting when necessary.
Appeal and Cassation
When we believe local court decisions are contrary to law, we meticulously prepare appeal and cassation applications.
- Appeal application: We apply to Regional Courts of Appeal to have local court decisions re-examined.
- Cassation application: We apply to the Court of Cassation to request reversal of decisions contrary to law.
- Decision correction and retrial: We apply extraordinary legal remedies against finalized decisions.