Did the police come for your loved one and take them to the station? Are you concerned that the police might come for you? Either way, it is always better to be in contact with a lawyer who knows your rights, will help you, and will ensure that everything proceeds properly within the limits of the law. Do you have another problem with criminal law and need a high-quality defense attorney? Then you are in the right place!
Our lawyers and attorneys will be happy to assist you with advice in the area of POLICE DETENTION AND ARREST, whether it involves reviewing your case, legal consultation, setting a defense strategy and further steps, advising you on your rights, or providing information on how the entire process will unfold.
Do I have to visit the lawyer’s office in person? Not if you do not wish to.
Consultation on the matter, review of documents, guidance on how everything will proceed, and setting a strategy can all be handled remotely. Meeting in person is only necessary, if at all, directly at the police station. By saving both your time and ours, you also SAVE MONEY.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DETENTION AND ARREST?
Detention applies to a suspect who has not yet been charged with criminal activity. The police only have a suspicion that they committed a crime. Therefore, they can detain a person for a maximum of 48 hours, during which they interview the detainee and either release them or hand them over to the public prosecutor to file a motion for remand in custody. A court must decide on such a motion within 24 hours. If the deadline is not met, the person must be released.
An arrest is carried out by the police directly on the order of a judge, and only a person under criminal prosecution can be arrested. The arrested person must have already been served with a resolution on the initiation of criminal prosecution and must be charged with a criminal offense. The police must bring the arrested person to court within 24 hours, and the court must decide on custody within another 24 hours.
HOW TO BEHAVE DURING DETENTION AND ARREST?
- Request to speak with a lawyer so that your defense is handled professionally from the very first moment. Some mistaken steps are difficult to rectify later on.
- Undergo the police interview only after consultation and in the presence of a lawyer. The police’s approach can differ significantly with and without legal representation. Do not sign anything for the police before the lawyer arrives.
- Behave politely and calmly so as not to give the police a pretext to act against you with hostility or in a harsher manner than necessary.
- Have the police explain the entire intervention to you—why it is happening, what the next steps will be, and what your rights are. They are obliged to do so.
- If for any reason it is not possible for a lawyer to arrive, we generally recommend not testifying for the time being, so that you can subsequently discuss the best course of action with your lawyer. No one can force you to testify.
- Ensure the police provide you with a report of your interview and detention. This ensures you have evidence of everything and know exactly what happened and what you stated.
AK MATĚNA HELPS ITS CLIENTS NOT ONLY IN THE AREA OF POLICE DETENTION AND ARREST.
Law Firm of JUDr. Marek Matěna in Olomouc, Ostrava, Pardubice, Frýdek-Místek, and Zlín has long been involved in representing clients at police interviews. If you are dealing with criminal law issues or have another legal problem, do not hesitate to contact us. Our law firm will attend to you immediately and assist you with everything.
