Lawyer for Criminal cases involving legal entities - Criminal complaint
Comprehensive assistance and legal consultancy services
Criminal-law issues can seriously affect a company, from financial damage to long-term reputational harm. In such cases, working with a lawyer specialised in criminal complaints can make the difference between an unfavourable outcome and effective protection of the company’s interests.
Our team of criminal-law lawyers provides high-quality legal services focused on clients’ needs.
Why work with a criminal-law lawyer for legal entities?
A lawyer specialised in criminal complaints has the knowledge and experience to navigate complex legal provisions and ensure that your company’s rights are respected. Even minor errors can have major consequences, so it is essential to be assisted by specialists who can prevent such risks.
When do we file a criminal complaint?
We provide legal assistance and representation in complex criminal cases in the field of business, such as:
- tax evasion;
- money laundering;
- corruption offences;
- organised crime;
- fraud;
- embezzlement;
- fraudulent management;
- abuse of office;
- forgery offences;
- disclosure of economic secrets;
- unfair competition.
We guide you in investigating your employees/business partners when there is suspicion of an economic crime, fraud, embezzlement, or even fraud against your company.
How can a lawyer help you in criminal cases?
Each case requires a well-developed strategy. We have the experience to assess the risks and benefits of each decision, and our consulting services will provide you with clear and applicable advice. We will explain all the implications of criminal law and present you with all your legal options.
Creating defense strategies
Each criminal case requires a unique approach.
Our strategies are designed to achieve the best possible results.
Our team analyzes:
- The specific circumstances of the case.
- The available evidence and its legality.
- The vulnerabilities of the charges brought.
Legal assistance and representation
We provide legal assistance and representation at all stages of the criminal process, including:
- The criminal investigation phase: Interactions with criminal investigation authorities and preparation of legal responses.
- Representation in court: Defending your company's interests before the courts.
- Challenging preventive measures: We work to cancel or reduce preventive measures, such as judicial control or preventive detention.
Ongoing legal advice
Throughout our collaboration, we offer constant support to answer questions and clarify legal needs.
Our goal is to help you understand each step of the process and make informed decisions.
Why choose our team?
Extensive expertise in criminal law and criminal complaints
We are a team of specialised criminal-lawyers with significant experience in complex cases. We have successfully represented clients from various industries, ensuring robust legal protection.
Tailored solutions
There are no two identical cases, and our approach reflects this reality.
We analyze each situation in detail and offer tailored legal solutions.
Strategic and efficient approach
Our reputation is based on the results we achieve.
We work promptly to identify the best solutions and minimize the negative impact on your company.
Types of cases handled.
Our cases cover a wide range of criminal offenses. Here are a few examples:
Economic crimes
Legal entities are frequently involved in economic charges, which require expertise in interpreting tax and commercial law.
- Tax evasion: We represent companies accused of tax omissions or false reporting.
- Money laundering: Defense in complex cases involving suspicious transactions.
Cybercrime
In an increasingly digital world, cybercrime is becoming more and more common.
Our team handles cases such as:
- Falsification of digital documents.
- Cyber attacks on company infrastructure.
Traffic offenses
If company representatives are involved in traffic accidents.
We can handle cases related to:
- Driving under the influence of alcohol.
- Negligent bodily injury or negligent homicide.
Other criminal offenses
We represent clients in cases of:
Human trafficking.
Fraudulent management.
Criminal liability of legal entities.
How do we protect you – criminal complaints?
Not infrequently, a legal entity may become subject to criminal liability. If offences are committed in connection with the company, it may be fined or, in serious cases, dissolved.
When a legal entity was established for the purpose of committing crimes or when its object or activity was diverted for this purpose, the most severe complementary penalty shall apply, namely, the dissolution of the legal entity.
Our involvement in criminal cases linked to commercial law stems from the desire to help legal entities minimise the damage suffered. Together with our partners, we provide representation for companies suspected or accused of criminal offences, as well as for businesses that are victims of such offences.
Where and when can I report a crime?
If you are the victim of a crime, contact a lawyer and report the crime to the police (or prosecutor's office) in writing or orally.
You can also authorize another person to report the crime if you give them written permission to do so. A written power of attorney signed by you will be attached to the file.
Other people who can report the crime are your spouse, children, or lawyer.
If you are a victim of domestic violence, any family member can file a complaint with the police.
The spouse or adult son/daughter of a victim who has died as a result of a crime may also file a complaint.
If you choose to file a verbal complaint, you must go to the police station. The police officer will write down the complaint, record it, and ask you to sign it. Written complaints must also be signed by you.
The complaint must include your first and last name, occupation, address, and a detailed description of the facts. If the name of the offender is known, it must be included in the complaint, as well as any evidence related to the incident. During the criminal investigation, the victim may add further evidence to the case file.
At the police station, you will find standard forms to help you write your complaint. These are not mandatory, but are intended to guide you when writing your complaint.
The complaint must be written in Romanian. If you do not speak Romanian, you will be provided with a free interpreter to assist you in this process.
What steps do the authorities take?
After you have filed your complaint, you will be given a registration number by the police.
You can find out what further steps the authorities are taking by submitting a written request to the police, specifying the registration number.
When the case reaches the Public Prosecutor's Office, it will be given a new registration number.
From this point on, you can find out details about the case by submitting a written request to the Public Prosecutor's Office, quoting the new registration number.
How can I get involved?
During the criminal investigation phase, you can get involved as a witness, injured party, and/or civil party.
You can choose to participate only as a witness.
In this case, the police or prosecutor handling the case will call you in for questioning and ask for as much detail as possible about the incident.
If you are the injured party, you must submit a request to the criminal investigation body, which will ask you for a detailed description of the facts and ask you to present the evidence you have.
The police officer will draw up a report which you will be asked to sign and which will remain as evidence in the case file.
If you wish to claim damages or other compensation from the accused, you must bring a civil action or join the criminal proceedings as a civil party.
You can file a request to participate in the trial as an injured party and/or civil party at any time during the criminal investigation.
As an injured party or civil party, you have the right to receive information about the progress of the investigation and a copy of the prosecutor's decision containing information about the appropriateness of bringing the case to court.
You can request reimbursement of court costs.
- If you have joined the proceedings as a civil party, you will only be reimbursed for your costs if the case goes to court and the offender is found guilty (the court will order the defendant to reimburse your costs).
- If you participated in the trial as an injured party, the court will decide what part of the costs will be reimbursed and by whom.
Regardless of your role in the various stages of the criminal proceedings, you will be provided with a free interpreter if you do not speak Romanian.
You can also benefit from the services of a lawyer during criminal proceedings. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you will be provided with free legal assistance.
If you wish, you can request that a representative of the Probation Service be present at the hearings.
What are my rights as a witness?
You can be heard as a witness if you are not participating in the trial as an injured party or civil party.
When you are summoned by the criminal investigation authorities (police officer or prosecutor), you must appear and tell everything you know about the incident.
You can refuse to make a statement if you are the spouse or close relative of the accused.
You can also refuse to answer questions if they concern professional secrecy that you are obliged to maintain.
You have the right to receive information on the conditions and procedure for entering the witness protection program.
How does our legal assistance process work?
We work according to a well-defined plan that ensures clarity and efficiency.
Initial consultation
Initial consultation is the time when we understand the complexity of the case and provide the information needed for an informed decision.
Developing the defence strategy
Every strategy is adapted to the specifics of the case. We analyse all evidence and discuss advantages and risks.
Representation in court
We ensure that arguments are presented clearly and convincingly.
Legal analysis
Each case is carefully examined and we offer 24/7 support to our clients.
Constant communication
We maintain open communication, keeping clients informed about the progress of their case.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Criminal Cases
* EXCLUSIONS
This questionnaire contains only general answers to a series of questions received from our clients and cannot be considered a legal opinion or legal consultancy activity. Any legal assistance, including but not limited to the provision of consultancy, may be carried out only after all relevant documents have been received and a comprehensive description of the factual situation has been provided. The solutions offered may differ from the answers above depending on the specific circumstances of each individual case.
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