Crimes, according to their severity, are classified as infractions (a mildest form of crime), misdemeanors (a less severe form of crime) and felonies (a severe form of crime).
The punishment of these crimes is proportional to their severity. Thus, an infraction is punishable by detention or the imposition of a fine, a misdemeanor by imprisonment of up to five years, while a felony is punishable by imprisonment, starting from five years and beyond.
A crime can be time-barred in the case there is a long chronological distance from the time when the crime was committed to the time when the defendant was serviced. The crime is also time-barred even if a defendant has been convicted in absentia but not arrested within a given time span.
Being charged with a criminal offense can be very stressful, especially when one’s freedom is at stake. If you have been charged with a crime, it is important to seek reliable legal advice and representation from a specialized attorney. An experienced criminal lawyer can help you understand your rights and properly prepare your case for trial.
Main Areas of Activity in Criminal Law
Our law office has been handling criminal, misdemeanor and felony cases for more than thirty years. More specifically, we take on drafting of lawsuits/accusations/requests/statements of defence, representation in pre-investigation and investigative proceedings, representation in judicial councils and in trial, and appeal to the Supreme Court.
Indicatively, our main areas of activity in criminal law, are:
- Financial crimes
- Tax violations
- Crimes against property
- Homicide
- Assault and battery
- Car crash
- Drugs
- Sexual harassment
- Robbery – Theft – Fraud
- Forgery
- Resisting arrest
- Bribery
- Defamation
- Cybercrime
- In flagrante delicto (caught in the act of committing a crime)
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