Criminal law

The right to defend the accused and the right to pursue the interests of the victim, including especially the right to legal assistance from a lawyer, are fundamental rights of participants in criminal proceedings. Given the complexity of criminal law norms and the extensive powers of law enforcement agencies, the involvement of a lawyer in criminal cases plays a crucial role. Lawyers specializing in criminal law assist in gathering necessary evidence and aim to either acquit the accused or obtain the lowest possible sentence. In criminal cases where lawyers represent the victim/complainant, their task is to seek a fair verdict.

The team of lawyers at our law firm specializing in criminal matters provides legal assistance both to individuals under investigation by law enforcement agencies and to victims of crime, at every stage of criminal proceedings and before their initiation. We represent the interests of parties in proceedings before the court and law enforcement agencies – the Police, Prosecutor’s Office, Central Anti-Corruption Bureau (CBA), Internal Security Agency (ABW), and others.

Our assistance is not limited solely to proceedings before the court of first instance and the appellate court. We also offer professional representation in enforcement proceedings. This comprehensive service ensures that our clients feel they are in good hands at every stage of criminal proceedings.

To best protect the interests of our clients, we offer legal services already at the pre-trial stage – before a criminal case comes under the scrutiny of law enforcement agencies. Thanks to our experience, we can recommend appropriate strategies, analyzing all the risks of the actions taken and presenting their potential consequences.

Even before the trial, we undertake an initial analysis of the evidence, and our team members assist in obtaining this material, explaining the optimal ways to preserve evidence for any future trial.

In the vast majority of cases, preparation at this stage allows us to achieve the desired outcome of further procedural steps.

We place particular emphasis on assisting our clients in their most difficult moments, such as arrest and proceedings concerning the imposition of preventive measures, particularly temporary arrest. The actions taken by authorities at the preliminary stage of a criminal case often have a crucial impact on its outcome, so it is important to consider involving a lawyer even before any proceedings with their participation. Remember that you have the right to request contact with a lawyer after being detained.

In the event of detention, our team members will verify whether the procedures were carried out correctly and whether all necessary formal steps were taken. Any deficiencies in this regard may be grounds for appealing the indictment and claiming compensation. After initial familiarization with the case, we prepare an optimal defense strategy and assist during the initial interrogation, providing necessary help in providing explanations.

In cases of temporary arrest, our criminal lawyers assist both during so-called arrest hearings and in a detailed examination of the basis – the evidence, which may justify a request for the revocation of the preventive measure. Our lawyers also advise on the application of other optimal preventive measures, including bail.

The assistance of a criminal lawyer may also be necessary in cases of driving under the influence of alcohol, which led to the revocation of a driving license. Contact with investigative authorities for negotiations on a quick, consensual conclusion of criminal proceedings is particularly important in such offenses.

The participation of a criminal lawyer in criminal proceedings after their initiation – before law enforcement agencies and before the court – allows for the preparation of a defense strategy, its adjustment according to the results of procedural actions, and ensuring the protection of all rights and interests of the client, whose interests are represented in criminal proceedings.

Criminal procedural law provides a number of rights for defense counsel and representatives. A lawyer specializing in criminal matters ensures the correctness of all procedural actions taken. Our extensive procedural experience allows us to provide professional assistance, especially during explanations and interrogations.

We pay particular attention to evidentiary actions conducted during the trial. Our team members, through doctoral studies, numerous training, and scientific conferences, have acquired additional qualifications in the field of evidentiary law, including illegal evidence or the so-called fruit of the poisoned tree.

If it is subsequently determined that temporary arrest was unjustified, the law firm will prepare a relevant compensation and satisfaction claim and undertake to represent the interests during court proceedings, helping to obtain compensation in an adequate amount.

Our team members provide comprehensive assistance to clients, even after the conclusion of criminal proceedings. In case of conviction, we help you protect your legitimate interests during the execution of the sentence, providing representation in penitentiary matters.

In particular, we prepare applications for the implementation of sentences in the Electronic Supervision System.

For individuals suspected/accused/charged/convicted, we offer:

• Analysis of all aspects of the case for potential violations of criminal law, explanation of the possibilities for the development of the criminal case, and preparation of the defense – recommendation of the optimal way forward
• Legal advice in proceedings before investigative authorities
• Assistance during detention
• Assistance with driving license suspension
• Comprehensive activities related to the application of preventive measures (temporary arrest, police supervision, bail), including participation in so-called arrest hearings
• Preparation of relevant evidentiary motions, assistance in obtaining evidence
• Analysis of evidence
• Contact with law enforcement agencies to program procedural activities or negotiate consensual conclusions to criminal proceedings (voluntary acceptance of responsibility, including conditional discontinuation of proceedings)
• Legal advice and assistance in all procedural matters
• Participation in mediation
• Assistance in providing explanations and witness interrogations by law enforcement/court
• Procedural representation throughout the entire proceedings, at every stage
• Preparation of motions, procedural documents, and appeals (complaints, appeals, cassations) in case of unfavorable procedural decisions by procedural authorities
• Handling compensation claims for unjustified temporary arrest
• Legal advice and representation in enforcement proceedings, including:
• Applications for deferral of sentence execution
• Applications for suspension of sentence execution
• Applications for permission to serve sentence under Electronic Supervision System

For victims of crime, we offer:

• Analysis of all aspects of the case for potential violations of criminal law, explanation of the possibilities for the development of the criminal case, and recommendation of the optimal way to proceed
• Preparation of reports of suspected criminal activity
• Preparation of private indictments
• Assistance in gathering evidence and its analysis
• Seeking restitution for damages caused by the crime – preparation of claims for compensation/damages/restitution and representation in enforcement proceedings
• Legal advice and assistance in all procedural matters
• Contact with law enforcement agencies to program procedural activities
• Participation in mediation
• Assistance during interrogations by law enforcement/court
• Procedural representation throughout the entire proceedings, at every stage
• Preparation of motions, procedural documents, and appeals (complaints, appeals, cassations) in case of unfavorable procedural decisions by procedural authorities

Thanks to experienced attorneys, members of our team, we are able to provide assistance in criminal cases at any moment, especially considering the dynamics of evidence gathering and the need for quick reaction in case of detention.

Our extensive, longstanding experience acquired through numerous criminal proceedings enables us to offer professional support – a realistic assessment of the risks associated with undertaken actions, potential development of the criminal case, and outcomes of criminal proceedings, as well as adaptation of the optimal defense strategy or representation of the victim’s interests accordingly.