03Practice area
Statements and police custody
Police custody is a short-term restriction of liberty and the stage where rights are most easily lost. The right to remain silent, the right to counsel and having a relative informed are its core safeguards.
A. Scope
- Attending the place of custody as counsel
- Reminding of rights and a private meeting before questioning
- Monitoring custody periods and extensions
- Challenging custody before the criminal judgeship of peace
- Preparing for questioning before the judge
B. General process
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Arrest and notification of rights
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Meeting with counsel
- 03
Statement to the police or prosecutor
- 04
Release or referral to a judge
- 05
Questioning and decision on measures
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