Analysis of the bill on the Asset Recovery Office
This article explains what new public-asset protection and criminal-procedure powers the bill would grant to the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office, and what rule-of-law safeguards it raises.
Read articleWhat to expect during a house search
A house search is one of the most stressful moments in criminal proceedings. This article explains what the search may cover, what objects and digital devices the authorities may seize, and why prompt legal assistance is important.
Read articleThe importance of electronic evidence in modern criminal proceedings
Phones, messages, e-mails, location data, camera recordings and online logs: digital evidence is now often a central element in assessing a case.
Read articleEstablishing an Asset Recovery Office
This article explains, based on current public discussions, what the plan for a new central asset recovery office may mean and how it may differ from the existing asset recovery structures and NAV criminal asset-securing practice.
Read articleSummoned as a suspect – what should I do before the first interrogation?
The first suspect interrogation often determines the later direction of the entire case. This article explains when it may be advisable to make a statement, when remaining silent may be justified, and why defence counsel should be involved before the interrogation.
Read articleFrom witness to suspect – when can witness questioning become risky?
Witness questioning is not always risk-free. This article explains when personal criminal-law involvement may arise and in what situations it is advisable to consult a lawyer.
Read articleDetention, arrest, criminal supervision – what can the family expect?
What can the family do in the event of detention, a motion for arrest or criminal supervision, and why is prompt defence action decisive?
Read articleCompany directors in criminal proceedings – when does a business decision become a criminal case?
When can a business decision become a criminal-law risk, and how can a poor business decision be distinguished from criminal liability?
Read articleDrug-related cases: use, possession, trafficking – what is the difference?
A clear overview of the differences between use, possession, transfer and trafficking, and of the importance of quantity and expert evidence.
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