The participation of the defender in the investigation as part of criminal proceedings, and the defender’s presence at various stages of these proceedings will protect the client from severe violations of their rights, from rash and ill-considered actions that could affect the subsequent progress of the criminal proceedings, and the ultimate court verdict in the case.
The specialists at the Atlācis un Partneri sworn advocate firm are convinced that the experience of competent advocates can help their clients get the best possible outcome in pre-trial proceedings and during trial in court.
Right to defend one’s lawful interests and to the assistance of an advocate
The right to defend one’s lawful interests in a fair court and the right to the assistance of an advocate are some of the basic human rights established in Section 92 of the Constitution of the Republic of Latvia.
Individuals are also provided with these rights in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Law, which states that every person presumed or alleged to have committed a criminal offence has the right to a defence, i.e. to know the crime, of which they are suspected, or with which they are charged, and to choose the position in their defence.
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Criminal proceedings associated with the evasion of tax, or fees and charges deemed equivalent to taxes, and with criminal offences against the environment
Our specialists are mainly experienced and competent in criminal proceedings associated with the evasion of tax, or fees and charges deemed equivalent to taxes, and with criminal offences against the environment; however, having reviewed the client’s story, our specialists can take a criminal case in other fields.
