Criminal law

If you have received a summons, are under criminal investigation or wish to make a complaint, we help you understand your rights and options. We review the documents served and prepare assistance at interviews, your defence or steps on behalf of an injured party. Start by telling us which document you received and which authority is handling the case.

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Situations we can help with

You have received a summons or been asked to attend an interview.
You want to discuss a complaint, a defence in proceedings or harm you have suffered.

Legal services

Assistance during interviews and preparation for discussing the allegations or events under investigation.
Review of case documents and drafting of defence applications and submissions.
Assistance with a complaint and the presentation of loss claimed by an injured party.
Court representation and review of a judgment against the available procedural options.

From consultation to the next steps

Understand your role in the case
We review the document, issuing authority and stated role to explain what your involvement in the proceedings entails.
Chronology and questions
We put events in order and distinguish what you know directly from information received from others.
Prepare legal assistance
We discuss procedural options and the records needed, then agree which steps we will assist with or handle on your behalf.

What to prepare for your consultation

Have summonses and served documents ready, including envelopes or delivery records.
Note the case number, authority and role stated in the documents without guessing what that role means.
Prepare a short chronology of events and mention whether another lawyer is already involved.

Frequently asked questions

What should I mention if I received a summons?

State the authority, attendance date and role written in the summons. Do not include detailed statements or other people’s personal data in the form.

Can I discuss the matter without copies of the case file?

Describe the documents you hold and the information you lack. Access to and review of the case file can be discussed in light of the specific circumstances.

What if another lawyer is already involved?

Mention this at the outset and explain the discussion you are seeking. A website enquiry does not change an existing engagement.

Discuss your matter with a lawyer

A consultation helps identify the documents to review and the matters for which you seek assistance. Give a brief outline, then discuss the details directly with the lawyer.

The scope of assistance, fees and working arrangements are agreed before the engagement is confirmed.