Criminal proceedings are a matter for specialists, and require the presence of a lawyer as far upstream as possible. Ensuring the security of hearings as a witness, civil party or defendant requires detailed discussions with counsel and a review of the evidence, whatever the medium.

 

Talking about it, going over the written or digital elements, helps to prepare for the difficult moment of appearing before a police officer or gendarme - who are serious and well-informed professionals.

 

The presence of a lawyer at these hearings is also necessary, as it provides additional security and enables you to take stock in real time of the state of the case and the intentions of the investigators.

 

Finally, during an investigation by an examining magistrate, or during a preliminary inquiry, it is essential to be able to exchange views and discuss matters with counsel, and to determine together the line of defense, the quality of the evidence to be provided, the comments to be made or the legal questions raised, which can go as far as requests for the proceedings to be declared null and void, and the submission of statements of defense.

 

The lawyer may also be able to bring together specialists from other disciplines, such as communications, security or evidence gathering. In such cases, teamwork can begin in your best interests.

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For all these reasons, being accompanied during investigations, whether as complainant or defendant, is a guarantee of security, reflection and efficiency, enabling us to be less alone and less vulnerable in the face of lies, alleged evidence, opposing intentions and manipulation, which all too often means that justice serves the strong rather than the just.