Received a summons? Breathe. There is a way forward.
A summons is not a conviction. It is the right moment to prepare your defence, calmly and methodically.
The route, from start to finish.
Every case is different. At the first conversation we adapt these steps to your situation.
Read it carefully
Check the date, place and the capacity in which you are called: witness, victim or suspect.
Talk to us first
We review the document and context and explain your rights, including the right to silence.
Prepare the statement
Together we decide whether and how you should speak, and gather useful documents.
Go accompanied
We attend with you and follow the investigation from then on.
Your checklist for the first conversation.
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Criminal Defence
Defence in investigations and criminal proceedings, from jury trials to the higher courts. We also act on behalf of victims.
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Myth or fact? Put yourself to the test.
Common beliefs about justice, cleared up in plain English. Pick your answer and flip the card.
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“If I have nothing to hide, I can give a police statement without a lawyer.”
“Habeas corpus is only for people already in custody.”
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Which of these is you?
Start with your life, not the statute book. Each path shows the steps and leads to the right area.
Let’s talk about your case.
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Praia de Belas
CEP 90110-150 · Porto Alegre/RS · Brasil
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