Criminal law for adults and minors
Barnabas Denes
Criminal law governs the prosecution by the State of offenses committed by individuals, whether adults or minors, as well as the resulting penalties. Numerous rules govern the conduct of all criminal proceedings, from the initial investigations to the judgment, whether the offense is a simple misdemeanour or a serious crime. Minors are also entitled to specific rights and procedures that take their age into account, which must be respected.
We support our clients at every stage of the proceedings, from the police investigation to the enforcement of sentences, including appealing judgments at the cantonal and federal levels. We defend accused persons to ensure that their right to a fair trial is respected, and assist victims in obtaining recognition of their status and compensation for the harm they have suffered.
Our Expertise in Criminal Law for Adults and Minors
Criminal defense
• Assistance from the moment of arrest
• Defense strategy during the investigation and trial
• Challenging coercive measures (detention, searches, etc.)
• Representation before criminal authorities and courts
Defense of minors
• Representation before the police and juvenile courts
• Challenging pretrial detention
• Educational measures and alternatives to detention
• Coordination with associations providing care for minors
Support for victims
- Filing complaints and monitoring criminal proceedings
- Representation as a complainant
- Defense of rights and interests during hearings
- Victim protection measures
Compensation for victims
- Claims for compensation in criminal proceedings
- Proceedings before the LAVI compensation authority
- Calculation of damages and moral suffering
- Ensuring the enforcement of compensation decisions
Defense of third parties involved
- Employers, relatives, or third parties prosecuted as accessories
- Criminal liability of companies and legal entities
- Seizure or confiscation of property belonging to third parties
- Defense of Rights in Legal Proceedings
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