Assisting suspects and defendants
The firm assists you from the first hours of the procedure:
- voluntary interview and police custody;
- criminal composition and criminal mediation;
- plea of guilt procedure (CRPC);
- judicial investigation;
- hearings before the police court, the criminal court, the assize court and the juvenile court.
Assisting victims
If you are the victim of an offence, the firm helps you file a complaint, join the proceedings as a civil party and seek compensation for your loss before criminal or civil courts.
After conviction
The firm also acts after judgment, notably to seek a sentence adjustment or the erasure of entries on the criminal record, within the conditions laid down by law.
The right to be assisted
Anyone held in police custody has the right to be assisted by a lawyer. Do not hesitate to ask for a lawyer from the start: the defence begins with the first interview.
Frequently asked questions
Can I ask for a lawyer in police custody?
Yes. You may ask for a lawyer of your choice or, failing that, a court-appointed lawyer, from the very beginning of the measure.
I am a victim: do I have to join the proceedings as a civil party?
It is not mandatory, but it is necessary to claim compensation before the criminal court. A lawyer explains your options and their consequences.
Can a conviction be erased from my criminal record?
Some entries can be erased or no longer appear on certain extracts, subject to conditions and procedure. The firm will review your case.
Practical guides on this topic
This page provides general information and does not constitute legal advice. Every situation is different: contact the firm for advice tailored to your case.