1 / Pre-trial investigation

This stage begins from the moment information is entered into the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations. During the pre-trial investigation, investigative bodies collect evidence, conduct searches, interrogations, and other procedural actions.

At the pre-trial stage, the lawyer protects the client's interests during interrogations and other investigative actions, monitors the legality of the investigation, files motions and challenges unlawful actions. The lawyer also provides the client with legal advice and helps prepare for court hearings.

2 / Choosing a preventive measure

At this stage, the court determines whether a preventive measure should be applied, such as detention, house arrest, or whether the suspect should be released on bail.

The lawyer presents arguments for choosing a preventive measure that will least restrict the client's rights. He justifies the need to refuse detention, files a motion to change the measure or reduce the amount of bail.

3 / Preparation for the trial

After the pre-trial investigation is completed, the case is transferred to court. At this stage, the lawyer prepares a defense strategy, collects additional evidence, interviews witnesses, and collaborates with experts.

A lawyer carefully studies the case materials, evaluates the evidence, and develops a defense strategy. His task is to prepare for the trial as much as possible, anticipating all possible scenarios.

4 / Trial

The trial is the central stage of criminal proceedings, during which the court considers evidence, hears witnesses, and makes a decision.

A lawyer represents the client's interests in court, asks questions of witnesses, conducts cross-examinations, files motions, and provides substantiated arguments to acquit the client or reduce his liability.

5 / Appealing a court decision (appeal)

If the court's decision does not satisfy the client, he has the right to file an appeal for review of the case in a higher court.

The lawyer prepares an appeal, where he substantiates the grounds for the appeal. He represents the client's interests in the appellate court, providing arguments in support of the review or cancellation of the original decision.

6 / Cassation appeal (if necessary)

If the appeal does not satisfy the client's requirements, he may file a cassation appeal with the Supreme Court to review the legality of previous decisions.

The lawyer prepares a cassation appeal and represents the client's interests in the cassation court. He provides legal arguments regarding violations of the law and ensures the highest level of protection at this stage.

7 / Appeal to the European Court of Human Rights

If at the national level the courts have not paid attention to obvious violations of human rights, if the court was not impartial, if the trial lasted too long, the client has the right to apply to the European Court of Human Rights for a violation of the rights guaranteed by the Convention.

The lawyer assesses the prospects of such an appeal, prepares an application form to the ECHR and sends it to the Court in Strasbourg. In addition, he accompanies the consideration by the European Court of the application for a violation of human rights at all stages of the consideration, raises the issue of satisfaction.