As criminal defence lawyers we primarily provide criminal law defence and not representation; we cannot proceed at all times in representation of our Clients, we attend mostly trials and events related to criminal procedures. We basically provide a controlling role, we ensure that the rights of the defendant, i.e. the suspect, will prevail entirely during the criminal procedure. We endeavour to clarify the particular statements of facts with our proposals, by the analysis of the individual events, and by our legal statements. Basically our procedural rights also correspond to the rights of the defendant; thereby, for instance, we have the right to familiarise ourselves with the documentation, to obtain information, be present at the procedural actions, ask questions at the trial, and make proposals and comments. Nevertheless, the defence lawyer implicitly cannot make a confession, therefore we cannot do that in representation of our client, either. However, the the defence lawyer, as opposed to the defendant, may attend the hearing / questioning without the obligation to attend, thereby it has many rights in this relation: it may ask questions and make comments.
As a defence lawyer we promptly contact the defendant; and apply any legal tools we have available in order to enforce its rights. By utilising our legal knowledge and professional experience we inform the defendant on the proceeding, and encourage to understand the circumstances in the investigation and at the presentation of evidence at the court which may lead to the acquittal of the defendant, or to the mitigation of its penalty. With these factors, and by focusing on our Clients’ interests, we contribute to the righteous decision of criminal cases, and thereby to the efficient functioning of the jurisdiction.
