Plaintiff's Counsel

In the event that you have been the victim of a more serious crime, you enjoy the right to have a plaintiff’s attorney represent you throughout the legal process, from the preliminary investigation through to the trial. You have the right to choose which law firm or lawyer/attorney you want as your plaintiff’s representative.

If you want support throughout the process and to ensure that your rights are protected, it is recommended that you express at the first contact with the police that you wish to have a plaintiff’s representative Ponce De La Cruz Law Firm. With us as your representative, you have a contact person available throughout the entire process, i.e. before, during and after both police interrogations and possible trials.

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Making a Police Report

In the event of a criminal act, it is strongly recommended that you report the incident to the police as soon as possible. An early report facilitates the process of securing evidence and makes it easier for you and any witnesses to recount the course of events during questioning. Through this, a police report is of central importance for the police and prosecutor to be able to carry out a full investigation of the crime and for you to be able to apply

About compensation (damages). Making a police report can be experienced as stressful. It should be noted that you can always contact us at Ponce Ponce De La Cruz Law Firm.

Legal agency for free advice both before and after you have made a report. We are ready to support you through the entire process.

If a long time has passed since the crime occurred, there are statutes of limitations for many crimes, which means that after a specific period of time the perpetrator can no longer be prosecuted for the crime. Even if the statute of limitations has expired, it is still theoretically possible to file a police report, but it usually does not result in a legal process.

Depending on the seriousness of the crime, the limitation period is determined. In the case of certain particularly serious offences, for example rape and aggravated rape against persons under the age of 18, no limitation period applies. The statute of limitations for assault is five years and for aggravated assault it is ten years. Crimes that are considered less serious, such as molestation, are subject to a two-year statute of limitations.

It is important to consider that the statute of limitations for sexual crimes against children begins when the plaintiff reaches the age of majority, that is, 18 years. This means that if an individual as a child has been exposed to sexual molestation, for which the statute of limitations is five years, the statute of limitations only expires when the person has turned 23.

Preliminary Investigation

After a police report has been made, the police and prosecutor decide to start a preliminary investigation. During this phase, evidence is collected to investigate the crime.

The preliminary investigation work includes interrogation of both you as the victim of crime, any witnesses and the suspect. When the preliminary investigation is completed, the prosecutor takes a decision on whether or not charges should be brought. The head of the preliminary investigation also has the authority to end the preliminary investigation if sufficient evidence is not available. However, it is possible to request a review of this decision, and your claimant’s counsel can be helpful in this process.

Who is Entitled to Legal Counsel?

In the event that you have been the victim of a serious crime or if for any other reason there is a specific need for support, you are entitled to receive a plaintiff’s attorney. Normally, all sexual offenses automatically lead to the right to a plaintiff’s attorney. Examples of other types of crimes that carry the right to legal counsel include assault, causing bodily harm, wrongful deprivation of liberty, wrongful coercion, gross violation of women’s privacy and forced marriage. If you have been a victim of crime and feel unsure about your right to counsel, you are most welcome to contact us at the Ponce De La Cruz Law Firm for a free consultation.

What Does a Litigation Counsel Do?

For those who are lawyers or paralegals at a law firm, there is the possibility of being appointed as plaintiff’s counsel. The plaintiff’s attorney’s main task is to safeguard the plaintiff’s interests and to bring forward any claims for damages. The assistant attends interrogations and acts as support during both preliminary investigation and trial.

Private Agent

In certain circumstances, the court may not grant you the right to legal counsel. In such situations, you always have the option of hiring a private representative. In these specific cases, you are usually expected to pay the attorney’s fees yourself.

Change Of Plaintiff's Counsel

In the event of dissatisfaction with your current counsel, you can

consider requesting a change of agent. However, the decision to change plaintiff’s counsel rests with the court and requires compelling reasons to justify a change. It is strongly recommended that you first establish contact with the legal representative you wish to switch to, before formally making a switch request.

In cases where you wish to change plaintiff counsel, it may happen that the court does not grant your request. If you are considering switching to a representative from our law firm, you are welcome to contact us. We are happy to assist you in evaluating your options for changing representatives.

How Much Can I Get in Compensation?

In the event of a conviction for the perpetrator responsible, you can usually apply for damages as compensation for the crime you have suffered. The exact amount of damages varies depending on the nature of the crime. You have the right to claim compensation for damage to property, such as damaged clothing or destroyed belongings, as well as for medical expenses, therapy sessions and loss of income. In addition, compensation can be granted for immaterial damages such as infringement and suffering. Burning and aching refers

The experience of physical or emotional discomfort.

In the case of certain crimes where it is judged that personal integrity has been violated, compensation for violation can be granted. The exact amount of compensation that is paid depends on the circumstances prevailing in the specific case and the degree of seriousness that the crime is judged to have.

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