A lawyer (attorney) who represents clients in criminal proceedings is called a DEFENSE COUNSEL. Their task is to ensure the most favorable outcome for their client in criminal proceedings. This is achieved by overseeing the legality of the procedures followed by law enforcement authorities (police, public prosecutor, court) and ensuring the protection of the defendant’s rights.
Roles of a Lawyer – Defense Attorney in Criminal Proceedings
The primary goal of a defense attorney is to PROVE THE INNOCENCE OF THE ACCUSED. Therefore, they seek evidence in the client’s favor, contest and refute evidence against them, ask appropriate questions to witnesses and victims, and utilize their thorough knowledge of laws and judicial case law.
In some cases, the evidence against the accused is difficult to challenge; therefore, the defense attorney strives to ensure the outcome of the criminal proceedings is at least as lenient as possible. This means the defense attorney’s task is to SECURE A CONVICTION FOR A LESS SERIOUS OFFENSE and a LIGHTER SENTENCE.
Diversions in criminal proceedings
This can be achieved, for example, by utilizing so-called diversions, which are alternative methods of concluding criminal proceedings that are more lenient for the defendant. Defense counsel also emphasizes all possible mitigating circumstances; where possible, they seek to prove that the act was committed under circumstances excluding criminality (self-defense, extreme necessity), or that the criminality of the act expired through effective repentance. THERE ARE MULTIPLE WAYS TO ASSIST A CLIENT.
Choose a Lawyer – Defense Attorney as Soon as Possible
Criminal proceedings consist of several consecutive stages. For the best development of a client’s case, however, it is essential that their defense counsel is involved from the very beginning. In cases where an attorney joins the defense at a later stage, it may no longer be possible to fully assist the client, and they may only be able to mitigate the consequences.
I Am a Victim or an Injured Party of a Crime
Law Firm of JUDr. Marek Matěna In Olomouc, Ostrava, and Pardubice, we also assist victims of crime and aggrieved parties. A victim can only be a natural person who has suffered physical, psychological, or property harm. An aggrieved party can also be a legal entity. If a client chooses us as their legal representative, we will ensure that the court awards them compensation for damages and non-pecuniary harm suffered as a result of the crime.
AK Matěna helps its clients in difficult times
Law Firm of JUDr. Marek Matěna In Olomouc, Ostrava, Pardubice, Frýdek-Místek, and Zlín, we have long specialized in criminal law. Therefore, if you are dealing with providing an explanation to the police, facing a main trial, have received a penal order, or are conversely an aggrieved party or victim of a crime, or have any other legal problem, do not hesitate to contact us. Our law firm will attend to you immediately and assist you with everything.
