Criminal and administrative offenses

Defense and assistance in criminal and misdemeanor cases, from the investigation stage to trial. We represent defendants and assistants, with confidentiality and total commitment.

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01

Follow-up of Inquiries and Attendance at Diligences

We provide legal assistance from the initial stage of criminal proceedings, accompanying inquiries, interrogations and other proceedings before the authorities and courts. We ensure that our clients' rights are defended, guaranteeing technical rigor, confidentiality and permanent monitoring at all stages of the process.

02

Challenging Searches and Seizures

We intervene in procedures to challenge searches and seizures carried out by police or judicial authorities, ensuring respect for fundamental rights and procedural legality. We guarantee a swift and technically grounded response to annul illegal acts and protect the client's privacy.

03

First Judicial Interrogation of Detained Defendant

We provide immediate assistance in judicial interrogations of detained defendants, ensuring that the right to defense is exercised from the outset. We monitor all the proceedings and advise the client on the procedural and strategic implications of each decision.

04

Procedures for Modifying Pre-trial Detention

We promote requests to replace or revoke pre-trial detention with other less severe measures of coercion. We provide legal grounds for each request, defending the client's freedom and the proportionality of judicial decisions.

05

Habeas Corpus

We file urgent habeas corpus applications before the competent courts in cases of illegal arrest or detention. We act with speed and technical rigor to safeguard individual freedom and respect for constitutional guarantees.

06

Review of Sentences

We support the review of final judgments when new facts or evidence emerge. We prepare and conduct proceedings based on solid legal grounds, with the aim of correcting judicial errors and restoring justice.

07

Appeals to the Supreme Court of Justice and the Constitutional Court

We prepare and defend appeals before the Supreme Court of Justice and the Constitutional Court, defending the correct application of the law and the protection of our clients' fundamental rights.

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Appeals to the European Court of Human Rights

We represent clients before the European Court of Human Rights in cases of violation of rights enshrined in the European Convention. We guarantee rigorous preparation of the application and accompaniment at all stages of the international process.

09

Strategic Defense Planning in Serious Crimes

We develop personalized defense strategies in highly complex cases, including crimes of homicide, physical harm, domestic violence, drug trafficking, robbery and theft. We act with confidentiality, technical rigor and ethical commitment at every stage of the process.

10

Monitoring Extradition and European Arrest Warrants

We provide legal support in extradition procedures and the execution of European arrest warrants, ensuring the protection of the rights of the detainee and compliance with applicable national and international standards.

11

Drawing up a criminal complaint

We draft and file criminal complaints with the competent authorities, stating the facts and legal grounds clearly and precisely. We accompany the process from the initial stage to the eventual indictment and trial.

12

Formulating a Civil Claim for Compensation

We represent victims of crime in civil claims, claiming compensation for material and moral damages resulting from criminal offenses. We make sure that the criminal action and the compensation claim are linked, guaranteeing a complete defense of the client's interests.

Team

Criminal and administrative offenses

We have experienced lawyers who specialize in Criminal and Administrative Law, We have a solid background and extensive experience in defending defendants and representing victims in criminal cases. Our team acts at all stages of the process - from the investigation to appeals - with technical rigor, speed and total commitment to protecting our clients' rights, freedoms and guarantees.

António Mousinho

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Paula Lamim

/ Lawyer

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Joana Rebelo Trindade

/ Lawyer

Mariana da Costa Leonardo

/ Lawyer

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Catarina Poças da Fonseca

/ Trainee lawyer

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Catarina Silva

/ Trainee Lawyer

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Madalena Cardoso

/ Trainee Lawyer

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Rita Ferreira

/ Lawyer (of counsel)

Raquel Famorosa

/ Lawyer (of counsel)

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