Criminal law consultation
Every Monday free consultation hour from 17PM – 19PM.
Make an appointment with one of our lawyers. You can register here for a consultation.
Make an appointment
The first meeting is always for FREE and non-binding. We make the first assessment for you.
Criminal law consultation
Every Monday free consultation hour from 17PM – 19PM.
Make an appointment with one of our lawyers. You can register here for a consultation.
Make an appointment
The first meeting is always for FREE and non-binding. We make the first assessment for you.
Criminal law consultation
Every Monday free consultation hour from 17PM – 19PM.
Make an appointment with one of our lawyers. You can register here for a consultation.
Make an appointment
The first meeting is always for FREE and non-binding. We make the first assessment for you.
Criminal law - From arrest to judgement
Are you suspected of (involvement in) a criminal offense? Do not hesitate to contact our office. We assist suspects of all kinds of criminal offenses.
If you are dealing with a suspicion for the first time, you will likely have many questions. In which cases am I entitled to funded legal aid? Do I have to answer for a judge? What consequences does the suspicion have for me? What does the process look like?
The preliminary investigation
The first party you come into contact with is the police, who will arrest or summon you for an interrogation. The police can detain you at the police station for six or nine hours, depending on what you are suspected of. The time between 00:00 and 09:00 is not included in these hours.
You always have the right to consult a lawyer for advice before the police interrogation. The lawyer may also be present at the interrogation. In our view, consultation of a lawyer prior to and presence of a lawyer at the interrogation is always advisable. It is often the case that your statements have not been properly reported.
If the police believe that you should stay longer at the police station for further investigation, then – if you are suspected of a fact for which pre-trial detention is permitted – the public prosecutor may decide that you will be insured. This insurance can take up to 72 hours.
Temporary custody
If you are not released during these 72 hours, you will see a judge for the first time before the period expires. The examining judge assesses whether you are legally and rightly insured. If the public prosecutor considers it necessary for you to be detained, the examining judge can order your detention at the request of the public prosecutor. The “pre-trial detention” starts here. The pre-trial detention may take up to fourteen days, which you usually spend in a detention house. Your lawyer can argue for you why detention is not necessary. It is possible that your personal circumstances will prevail at that time: for example if you have to undergo a medical operation, if you have to take an exam or will lose your job.
The public prosecutor may believe that you should remain in pre-trial detention. Before the period expires, he can request the judge to detain you. The judge can order your detention for 30, 60 or 90 days. The order may be renewed at any time at the request of the public prosecutor, but not before you and your lawyer have been able to give your opinion to the judge. Your lawyer can always take steps to challenge the orders and / or to request suspension of pre-trial detention.
The hearing and the ruling
The case will at some point be reviewed by a judge in court (or in smaller cases by the public prosecutor). You will receive a summons with the indictment and the date, time and location of the hearing. It is wise to always be assisted by a lawyer, even if you are convinced of your innocence and you believe that a lawyer is unnecessary.
The judge can acquit or convict you. If you disagree with the conviction, you can appeal within fourteen days. Always hire a lawyer to lodge an appeal.
Criminal law - From arrest to judgement
Are you suspected of (involvement in) a criminal offense? Do not hesitate to contact our office. We assist suspects of all kinds of criminal offenses.
If you are dealing with a suspicion for the first time, you will likely have many questions. In which cases am I entitled to funded legal aid? Do I have to answer for a judge? What consequences does the suspicion have for me? What does the process look like?
The preliminary investigation
The first party you come into contact with is the police, who will arrest or summon you for an interrogation. The police can detain you at the police station for six or nine hours, depending on what you are suspected of. The time between 00:00 and 09:00 is not included in these hours.
You always have the right to consult a lawyer for advice before the police interrogation. The lawyer may also be present at the interrogation. In our view, consultation of a lawyer prior to and presence of a lawyer at the interrogation is always advisable. It is often the case that your statements have not been properly reported.
If the police believe that you should stay longer at the police station for further investigation, then – if you are suspected of a fact for which pre-trial detention is permitted – the public prosecutor may decide that you will be insured. This insurance can take up to 72 hours.
Temporary custody
If you are not released during these 72 hours, you will see a judge for the first time before the period expires. The examining judge assesses whether you are legally and rightly insured. If the public prosecutor considers it necessary for you to be detained, the examining judge can order your detention at the request of the public prosecutor. The “pre-trial detention” starts here. The pre-trial detention may take up to fourteen days, which you usually spend in a detention house. Your lawyer can argue for you why detention is not necessary. It is possible that your personal circumstances will prevail at that time: for example if you have to undergo a medical operation, if you have to take an exam or will lose your job.
The public prosecutor may believe that you should remain in pre-trial detention. Before the period expires, he can request the judge to detain you. The judge can order your detention for 30, 60 or 90 days. The order may be renewed at any time at the request of the public prosecutor, but not before you and your lawyer have been able to give your opinion to the judge. Your lawyer can always take steps to challenge the orders and / or to request suspension of pre-trial detention.
The hearing and the ruling
The case will at some point be reviewed by a judge in court (or in smaller cases by the public prosecutor). You will receive a summons with the indictment and the date, time and location of the hearing. It is wise to always be assisted by a lawyer, even if you are convinced of your innocence and you believe that a lawyer is unnecessary.
The judge can acquit or convict you. If you disagree with the conviction, you can appeal within fourteen days. Always hire a lawyer to lodge an appeal.
CAN WE ALWAYS HELP YOU?
Frequently asked questions: Criminal law
We mainly work on the basis of funded legal assistance: if your income and assets are below a certain limit, the government will in many cases pay your lawyer's fees. You only have to pay a small personal contribution, which depends on your income. If you have a benefit, you are almost always eligible for funded legal aid. More information and current income and wealth standards can be found at www.rvr.org .
Application phase A decision must be made within a 'reasonable period': in any case within eight weeks after the application, unless the period is suspended by the government because, for example, you still have to provide information. It may also be the case that specific deadlines apply to certain applications: applications to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (usually) have periods of 90 days and even six months.
Objection phase This applies within six weeks must be decided (in an advisory committee 12 weeks), which term can also be extended by another six weeks. Again, different times may apply on a case-by-case basis. For example, the Immigration and Naturalization Service sometimes uses different terms, for example 19 weeks for objections to regular applications.
Appeal and appeal phase During these phases, the duration can increase enormously, depending on when the opportunity there is to schedule a session. If it concerns a large criminal case, the duration can amount to a year or even two. If it concerns a case on appeal against a benefit, this can also amount to more than a year's waiting period.
E-mail: Info@vandijkadvocatenkantoor.nl Telephone: 030 - 33 33 000
CAN WE ALWAYS HELP YOU?
Frequently asked questions: Criminal law
We mainly work on the basis of funded legal assistance: if your income and assets are below a certain limit, the government will in many cases pay your lawyer's fees. You only have to pay a small personal contribution, which depends on your income. If you have a benefit, you are almost always eligible for funded legal aid. More information and current income and wealth standards can be found at www.rvr.org .
Application phase A decision must be made within a 'reasonable period': in any case within eight weeks after the application, unless the period is suspended by the government because, for example, you still have to provide information. It may also be the case that specific deadlines apply to certain applications: applications to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (usually) have periods of 90 days and even six months.
Objection phase This applies within six weeks must be decided (in an advisory committee 12 weeks), which term can also be extended by another six weeks. Again, different times may apply on a case-by-case basis. For example, the Immigration and Naturalization Service sometimes uses different terms, such as 19 weeks for objections to regular applications.
Appeals and Appeals Phase During these phases, the duration can increase enormously, depending on when there is an opportunity to schedule a hearing. If it concerns a large criminal case, the duration can amount to a year or even two. If it concerns a case on appeal against a benefit, this can also amount to more than a year's waiting period.
E-mail: Info@vandijkadvocatenkantoor.nl Telephone: 030 - 33 33 000