Have you received an indictment in a criminal case from the court by mail or via a data box? Typically, it will be accompanied by a summons to the main hearing and instructions regarding the possibility of responding to the indictment. We recommend exercising this option and informing the court of your position in advance, even though it is not mandatory. Before drafting the response, we recommend consulting with a criminal defense attorney who will subsequently represent you in the matter before the court.
By when must I respond?
Most notices specify a time limit within which you may respond. Generally speaking, the court should receive your response sufficiently in advance of the main hearing so that it can review it thoroughly and in due time.
How should I proceed after receiving the notice?
We recommend contacting an attorney as the first step to consult on the entire matter, ensuring you do not inadvertently harm your case with certain statements. If you choose to write the response yourself, the court specifies in its notice what it requires your position on. This primarily concerns a statement regarding your guilt, whether you are willing to enter into a plea bargain, the fact that you may propose evidence, whether you agree with the description of the act, the legal qualification, and the proposed sentence, or to state facts that are undisputed.
What should I include in the response to the indictment?
It depends on the specific circumstances of the case. However, it often involves emphasizing your innocence, explaining the situation to the court, and refuting the allegations and arguments presented in the indictment by the prosecutor. It includes proposing evidence of your innocence, as well as a legal analysis and breakdown of the facts under consideration.
CHOOSE AN ATTORNEY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
For the best development of a client’s case, it is necessary for their lawyer to be involved as early as possible. The sooner you have your case assessed by a law firm, the sooner a successful litigation strategy can be established.
Do I have to visit the attorney’s office in person? Not if you do not wish to.
We can handle the entire process of legal counseling or legal representation for you remotely. You can write us your requirements, and we will draft all necessary documents with instructions on how to proceed. We also conduct legal consultations via telephone and video. By saving both your time and ours, you will simultaneously SAVE MONEY.
HOW MUCH DOES THE LEGAL SERVICE COST?
You will always receive a price quote for your matter in advance, so you know what to expect.
AK MATĚNA HELPS ITS CLIENTS
The Law Firm of JUDr. Marek Matěna in Olomouc, Ostrava, Pardubice, Frýdek-Místek, and Zlín has long specialized in criminal law. Therefore, if you are dealing with a legal problem, do not hesitate to contact us. Our law firm will attend to you immediately and assist you with everything.
