Defense at the preliminary investigation in Lviv
Each of us is guaranteed the right to protection. From the moment a citizen is suspected of committing a crime, he can engage a lawyer to defend his rights.
At the stage of preliminary investigation the following procedures take place:
- collection of evidence;
- bringing charges against the suspect;
- detention and arrest;
- transfer of the case to the courts.
Only a qualified lawyer will be able to develop and choose the right strategy for defense during the preliminary investigation, which is very important at this stage.
Why do you need a lawyer in the pre-trial investigation?
Professional assistance in the preliminary investigation is important for the promotion and resolution of the case in favor of the client. The right starting line of defense will improve your chances of winning in court.
Before transferring the case to court, the lawyer must:
- to study the incriminated violations;
- exclude unproven assumptions;
- reduce or evade the precautionary measure.
The presence of a lawyer at pre-trial interrogations will help to avoid psychological pressure. A qualified specialist will tell the client when he has the right not to answer the question.
A lawyer in a preliminary investigation has the right to:
- study case materials;
- to take part in interrogations, conducting investigative experiments, searches;
- to involve private persons in testifying;
- insist on conducting a forensic, medical examination;
- to dissuade experts, to involve independent persons;
- request information from government agencies;
- file motions and counterclaims.
The lawyer will advise the client about the tactics of behavior, explain the rights and responsibilities, prepare for the testimony. Qualified assistance will help to avoid provocations by the prosecution.
The law gives a lawyer quite broad powers:
- he has the right to see the client in unlimited quantities;
- may challenge the investigator, prosecutor, specialist, expert, translator;
- the lawyer has the authority to be present during interrogation, indictment, search, seizure and other investigative actions;
- gets acquainted with all the materials of the case, collects the necessary evidence.
- performs other actions.
Advantages of Olson's lawyers:
- surgical intervention of the defender;
- presence at presentation of the message and suspicion;
- thorough study of the indictment base;
- acquaintance with procedural documents;
- quick insight into the essence of the issue;
- possession of current changes in legislation;
- collection of evidence of the client's innocence;
- development of defense tactics;
- involvement of competent professionals as consultants;
- obtaining appointments when taking a suspect into custody;
- control over observance of norms of laws at carrying out interrogations, searches, seizures of personal belongings;
- appeal against illegal actions of investigative bodies.
