Summons as a defendant
or received a fine notice?

Have you received a summons as a defendant or a fine notice?

Being accused in a fine or criminal case can quickly lead to a feeling of powerlessness. The pressure from the investigating authorities is great. How such proceedings work and what needs to be considered is usually unclear to those affected. It is therefore all the more important to remain calm and not make any hasty decisions. Always seek legal advice. We are also available for you in urgent cases and will support you in every phase of the proceedings.

Mail from the police or public prosecutor's office

In addition to the emotional strain, criminal proceedings involve many uncertainties. Especially in the initial phase, there is a great risk of worsening your own situation through thoughtless actions or statements.

Many think they have nothing to hide and slip into an unfavorable position by willingly making statements to the authorities, police and public prosecutor's office.

Penalty order

You have received mail informing you that a penalty order has been issued against you and that you have been fined. What does this mean? Only a few people are familiar with a penalty order. However, once it has become legally binding, it is equivalent to a judgment. The penalty order is issued by the court in written proceedings at the request of the public prosecutor's office. You have two weeks from the date of service to lodge an objection to the penalty order. At this point, it is highly recommended that you consult a criminal defense lawyer. This concerns deadlines, formalities and the progress of the subsequent main hearing. We will work with you to develop a successful defense strategy.

 

Search

In criminal proceedings, it is always advisable to consult a criminal defense lawyer as early as possible. However, there are always situations in which you may be surprised by the investigating authorities and there is not much time left to seek legal assistance. For example, a search of your home on the basis of a search warrant can take minutes. It is important not to be tempted to make statements that could put you at a disadvantage during the proceedings. We support you on site or by telephone. We check the judicial search warrant. We take care of communication with the police and the public prosecutor's office. We document any seizures.

Detention

Detention affects every area of life and often comes as a complete surprise. There is no time to make preparations. If you have been remanded in custody, you should consult a criminal defense lawyer immediately.

without exception in order to protect your rights. This is the only way to work towards your release when you are first brought before the competent judge. As your criminal defense lawyers, we negotiate conditions and so-called bail with the magistrate in order to achieve the primary goal: Release.

Procedural criminal defense

If charges have already been brought against you, you have a reliable partner at your side to guide you through the main hearing. We know that an indictment causes anxiety and uncertainty for the accused. We know what is at stake.

 

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