Support in pre-trial investigation

Since the introduction of martial law in Ukraine, the number of open criminal proceedings and, accordingly, pre-trial investigations have significantly increased. Suspicion is not always served on legal grounds. That is why professional legal assistance in the pre-trial investigation can be a solution. The lawyers of our law firm Prykhodko and Partners offer their clients highly qualified assistance.

To begin with, we note that the stage of the pre-trial investigation directly affects the final outcome of the case. A lawyer is the key person who ensures proper protection of the rights and interests of each client.

What should be taken into account at the stage of pre-trial investigation?

The pre-trial investigation can without a doubt be characterized as one of the most important stages of the criminal process. It is at this stage that the facts are determined, which may become a priority for the further development of the criminal case. To obtain the desired result in criminal proceedings, you should enlist the support of a lawyer as early as possible.

Involvement of a qualified lawyer in the case is a guarantee of adequate protection of the client’s rights and interests. It is not only about preparing for searches and interrogations, but also about forming an effective defense strategy. Thanks to effective legal protection, it is possible to achieve not only a significant mitigation of the sentence, but also a complete acquittal.

We offer to consider in more detail the procedure for conducting an investigation at the pre-trial stage. It is regulated, first of all, by the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. Among other things, this document defines the rights and obligations of the participants in the criminal process. Also, the peculiarities of pre-trial proceedings are specified in the Laws of Ukraine:

• “About the Prosecutor’s Office”.
• “On operational and investigative activities.”
• “About the national police”.
• “About the State Bureau of Investigation”.

The beginning of the pre-trial investigation is the entry of information about the commission of a criminal offense into the EDPR, the end of which is the closing of the criminal proceedings.

Key actors responsible for the pre-trial stage are prosecutors and investigators. Their main goal is to establish the guilt of a person in committing a crime, to collect evidence based on the conduct of investigative and search actions.

At the same time, the lawyer advises the client on his rights and obligations at this stage. In particular, this concerns the right to remain silent, the possibility of access to case materials, etc. Thus, a defense attorney at the stage of pre-trial proceedings will help the suspect avoid mistakes that may lead to an undesirable result in the case.

The role of the lawyer at the stage of pre-trial investigation

As mentioned above, the pre-trial hearing is a fundamental stage of the criminal process. It is at this stage that the evidence base is collected, which will become the basis for proving the guilt of the suspect.

Thanks to the active participation of the lawyer at the stage of the pre-trial investigation, it is possible to identify significant errors and violations on the part of the investigation, which in the future will be appropriate to use to mitigate the sentence or completely acquit the client.

Lawyers Prykhodko and Partners provide comprehensive support services at the pre-trial investigation stage:

• Representation of the interests of the suspect/accused.
• Ensuring compliance with all the rights of suspects during interrogations, searches and other procedural actions.
• Effective participation in the collection of evidence that can be used to form a defense strategy.

Also, our lawyers actively interact with representatives of law enforcement agencies to ensure all legal rights and interests of the client.

The main purpose of the activity of lawyers Prykhodko and Partners at the stage of the pre-trial investigation:

• Thorough preparation for further consideration of the case in court.
• Formation of an effective defense strategy. Collected evidence and witness statements are used for this.
• Comprehensive protection of the client’s interests.

We guarantee professional support for each client not only at the stage of pre-trial investigation, but also at all stages of the case. We use an individual approach to each case. Our lawyers have extensive practical experience in successfully handling even the most complex cases.

Thus, it is difficult to overestimate the role of the defense attorney at the pre-trial stage of the case. The involvement of a lawyer is a guarantee of fair consideration of the case.

Specialists of our legal office Prykhodko and Partners will be able to effectively protect the interests of each client! You can trust us.

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