defence

Print That moment when a client walks in with a verdict in hand and says,“I thought staying silent would help me.”“I didn’t want to complicate things, so I confessed.”“I had no idea I could challenge that.” Criminal defence is not just about having a lawyer. It’s about strategy, timing, and proper response. And crucially – […]

Print A client called the night before trial:“I can’t come tomorrow. My lawyer will handle it, right?”Then silence. Then panic. Not every hearing allows your lawyer to act on your behalf.In some situations, your personal presence is legally required, and if you don’t show up, the court may consider it obstruction of justice. Searching for

Print At first, things seemed okay. But then…Your lawyer doesn’t have time for you. You don’t understand each other. Or worse – they’re handling your case in a way you strongly disagree with. “They’re not defending me at all!”“I’m afraid to ask questions.”“The judge will take this as a confession.” If you feel unsafe or

Print “I thought it was just a police interview.”“I didn’t know it was already a criminal case.”“No one told me I had the right to a lawyer.” Every year, hundreds of people in the Czech Republic face trial without legal help – often without realising they were legally entitled to a defence attorney.Legal defence isn’t

Print It feels like a courtroom scene from a movie – the judge sits above, the prosecutor reads the charges aloud.Only this time, you’re not watching from the gallery. You’re the one on trial.And your defence lawyer? They’re your final shield before a verdict falls.The trial (main hearing) is the most decisive moment of criminal

Print “I didn’t do anything.”But they’re already questioning you, someone pointed the finger, and you’ve been labelled a suspect.Suddenly, the phone stops ringing, people turn away, and legal terms sound threatening.A false accusation can ruin your life, even if you’re innocent. Not because of justice – but because of mistakes made out of fear or

Print “I don’t want to pay a lawyer – it’s not that serious.”“It would cost a fortune – I’ll try to handle it myself.”“If I’m innocent, I don’t need a defence.” But criminal proceedings aren’t a fair game.And the cost of a wrong step can be far greater than a lawyer’s fee: a criminal record,

Print “They just invited me for a chat, it’s nothing serious.”“It’s probably just a fine, I can handle it myself.”“It might not even go to court…” But suddenly, that “minor issue” becomes a criminal charge.That “chat” becomes an accusation.And court ends with a sentence.A defence lawyer isn’t just for serious cases.They’re there from the beginning

Print “I don’t need anyone – they’ll assign someone to me.”“I can’t afford a lawyer, so hopefully they’ll appoint one.”“Hopefully they’ll do a good job, even if they’re paid by the state…” You may think a court-appointed (ex officio) lawyer is free and automatically helpful. But the reality is more complex. Not every appointed lawyer

Print “It’s probably nothing – just a hearing.”“I’ll get a lawyer if it gets serious.”“I don’t even know if I can afford one.” I hear these kinds of sentences every day – and sadly, many of them end with people hurting themselves. In criminal proceedings, justice won’t wait for you to think it over. From