Participation of a lawyer in the interrogation of a witness or a suspect

At the stage of the pre-trial investigation, interrogations of each of the participants in the criminal proceedings are conducted. It can be both a witness to the event and a victim or suspect. Regardless of the procedural status you have received in a particular case, it is better to use the services of a professional lawyer. Protection of clients' interests during interrogation is one of the activities of PRIKHODKO & PARTNERS lawyers.

Interrogation: features of procedural action

Modern realities are such that even the most law-abiding citizens can become participants in an interrogation. At the initial stage, it is very important to determine the correctness of the notification and the legality of the summons in accordance with the requirements of the current criminal procedural legislation.

A person may be notified of an interrogation based on the following methods:

• Delivery of summons.
• By phone, fax, e-mail.

Important: the summons for questioning is carried out at least 3 days before procedural actions. As soon as you find out that you are being summoned for questioning by an investigator, be sure to contact our lawyers. PRIKHODKO & PARTNERS lawyers will ensure that your rights as a witness or suspect are not violated.

The participation of a lawyer in the interrogation of a witness or suspect allows:

• Protect the person from possible negative consequences and risks associated with giving evidence.
• Get the fastest possible legal advice.
• Avoid abuse by officials.
• Save your private property from unjustified harassment by law enforcement officials.

Powers of a lawyer during the interrogation of a witness or a suspect

The lawyer's assistance and range of services depends on the procedural status of the client. For example, if a person has the status of a victim, qualified legal assistance will be directed to recovery of damages and protection of violated rights.

If a person acts as a witness, during the interrogation, the lawyer will help to understand why he was summoned and what explanations he can give. In addition, the lawyer will ensure that the victim or witness does not knowingly give false testimony. Among other things, the witness is protected from the risk of becoming a suspect.

Thus, the participation of a lawyer is mandatory in criminal proceedings, during the interrogation of a witness, suspect or accused. A professional lawyer of PRIKHODKO & PARTNERS will help to form the correct legal position and control the legality of actions of the investigator and prosecutor at the stage of the pre-trial investigation.

Our lawyers will advise you on how to behave during the interrogation. During the interrogation, we have the right to:

• Get acquainted with the materials of the actual criminal proceedings.
• Be present during the interrogation.
• File objections, petitions.
• To challenge the actions of the prosecutor, the investigator.
• Give an explanation.
• Provide evidence, etc.

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