We are often asked at what stage of criminal proceedings a lawyer should be consulted and whether it does not act as an admission of guilt to commission a criminal Defence lawyer instead of appearing alone for a summons to the criminal police, when you have actually done nothing. We explain why the appointment of a Defence lawyer is already of great importance in the investigation.
Criminal law is a complex structure - both with regard to the individual criminal laws and the law of criminal procedure and also taking into account the peculiarities and rules of practice.
If you are criminally investigated, this will usually be an overwhelming, sometimes also frightening experience. In such moments, it is crucial to have an experienced criminal Defence lawyer at your side who will accompany you through the entire procedure with the appropriate experience and expertise and protect your rights.
Preliminary remark: No public prosecutor or criminal judge will have any thought from the fact that you are being defended at an early stage by a criminal Defence lawyer that you have actually committed the alleged act. The early appointment of a criminal Defence lawyer is your right! Only your criminal Defence lawyer has acc. § 147 StPO for you the possibility of inspecting the investigation files. File inspection is fundamentally important for any criminal Defence. You as the accused cannot know what has been testified against you and what alleged evidence is available.
1. Protection of your rights: In a criminal investigation, you have certain rights that are guaranteed to you by law. An experienced criminal Defence lawyer will ensure that your rights are respected and protected. From your right to remain silent to your right to fair treatment by law enforcement agencies, a criminal Defence lawyer will always ensure that these rights are respected.
2. Early elimination of the Defence strategy: A criminal Defence lawyer will inform you about your legal options and develop a targeted individual Defence strategy. Whether it's communicating with the investigative agencies or gathering evidence yourself, an experienced lawyer will guide you through this process. Often he will also advise you not to make any statements to the investigating authorities (for the time being).
3. Avoidance of errors: In a criminal investigation, even seemingly small mistakes can have serious consequences. An experienced criminal Defence lawyer will help to avoid mistakes that could later have a negative impact.
4. Early intervention: By the early involvement of a criminal Defence lawyer, certain legal problems may be recognised at an early stage and react accordingly. This may, under certain circumstances, contribute to the fact that the proceedings are discontinued at an early stage - possibly subject to conditions - and a main hearing is dispensable.
5. Protection against self-incrimination: In a criminal investigation, it is crucial that you do not make statements that could harm you later. A criminal Defence lawyer will inform you when and how and whether it is best to communicate with the investigating authorities to ensure that you do not incriminate yourself.
Overall, the early involvement of a criminal Defence lawyer is crucial to protect your rights, avoid mistakes and build a strong Defence. If you are faced with criminal charges, you should not hesitate and contact an experienced criminal Defence lawyer.
Complex criminal cases often require a team of experienced criminal Defence lawyers who contribute their expertise and skills to develop an effective Defence strategy. Even the investigating authorities and the courts do not work alone - at least in large cases. So why should a lawyer handle the case alone? The collaboration of multiple lawyers makes it possible to look at the case from different angles and build a comprehensive Defence that takes into account all relevant aspects. A team of criminal Defence lawyers can also ensure that no important details are overlooked and that your case is handled with the utmost care. That is why we at "NOBIS - Lawyers for Criminal Law" always work on more complex matters with a team of at least two lawyers. Lawyers. In sexual criminal cases, in criminal cases with international reference and in Spanish criminal cases, the processing of criminal cases in the team is the rule at "Nobis - Lawyers for Criminal Law".