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Criminal Defense & Attendance at Questioning

From a police notice and a recorded statement, through the prosecutor's investigation, to trial, what is said and what evidence is produced at each stage can shape the outcome. People are often questioned before they understand their status, the suspected offense or the evidence. We act for suspects, defendants, complainants and victims: assessing facts, evidence and procedural risk, preparing for questioning or hearings, filing complaints or defenses, negotiating settlement, and appearing at trial.

When we can help

What we do

How we work

  1. 1. Urgent check: Confirm the notifying authority, the appointment time, your status in the case and the offense currently known.
  2. 2. Facts: Arrange people, money flows, communications, documents and other evidence in chronological order.
  3. 3. Preparation: Explain how questioning works, your rights when making a statement, points to watch and how matters may develop.
  4. 4. Investigation or trial: Within the scope of engagement, attend with you, file pleadings, seek investigation of evidence and conduct the defense.
  5. 5. The whole picture: Assess settlement, compensation, seizure, attached civil claims and appeal in parallel.

Frequently asked questions

I have been notified to give a statement at a police station. Can a lawyer come with me?

Yes. The lawyer can first review the notice and the basic facts, help organize materials and explain the questioning procedure; once engaged, the lawyer can attend the questioning with you in accordance with your status in the case and the procedural rules. If the appointment is close, provide the notice and your contact details as soon as possible.

I am only a witness. Do I still need a lawyer?

A witness has a legal duty to give evidence, but a person's status can change as the investigation develops. If the matter touches on your own conduct, the company's liability, money flows or questions that might incriminate you, you can consult a lawyer beforehand to confirm your rights and the risks.

Can I know in advance what the prosecutor will ask at the hearing?

Usually not in full. But from the cause stated on the summons, the evidence at hand, earlier statements and the issues in the case, likely questions and the documents to bring can be prepared. The point of preparing is not to memorize answers but to make sure your account is accurate and consistent, and that no important fact is left out.

Once a victim files a criminal complaint, is recovery of the loss guaranteed?

No. Criminal proceedings deal with criminal liability. Compensation may come through settlement, mediation, a civil claim attached to the criminal proceedings, or a separate civil action. The other side's assets, the evidence, limitation periods and the need for interim measures must also be assessed.

Can a criminal case be settled out of court?

Many cases can be negotiated, but the effect of a settlement on the complaint, on sentencing or on how the case ends depends on whether the offense is prosecutable only upon complaint and on the circumstances. Before signing, confirm the payment terms, withdrawal of the complaint, confidentiality, default and how performance will take place.

If you are facing one of the issues above, it helps to gather the relevant notices, contracts, correspondence, a timeline of events and the outcome you hope for before contacting us to arrange a consultation. Once we understand the basic facts and have completed a conflict-of-interest check, we will explain how we can help, the scope of engagement and our fees. The outcome of any matter depends on its specific facts, the evidence, the applicable law and the decision of the competent authority or court.

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