Computer Search Lawyer Bucharest - Phone, Laptop, Seized Data | Bogdan Lamatic
Have your phone, laptop or other devices been seized?Call me as soon as possible.The moment of the seizure and the way the data is copied can be decisive for your case.
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I am Bogdan Lamatic, attorney with the Bucharest Bar and more than 18 years of experience in criminal law. I intervene when your phone, laptop or other data storage devices are seized or searched in a criminal case.
I am recognised by Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner (White-Collar Crime).
This page is part of my criminal investigation services.
What I do for you
- I check the legality of the computer search ordered by the judge for rights and liberties at the prosecutor's request (Article 168 of the Criminal Procedure Code).
- I am present or assist you regarding the seizure of the phone, laptop or other data storage media.
- I check whether the search was carried out by a specialist, in your presence as suspect or defendant, as required by law (Article 168 paragraphs 11-12 of the Criminal Procedure Code).
- I analyse the computer search record - which data was copied, extracted or retained.
- I file requests for the return of the devices or for limiting the extracted data, where the law allows it.
What you should know about a computer search
- Under certain conditions the law allows copies of the data to be made instead of physically seizing the device, if the seizure would seriously affect the person's activity (Article 168 paragraph 10 of the Criminal Procedure Code).
- The search of the data itself must be carried out by a specialist, not only by the investigating body.
- You have the right to be present at the search of the computer system or storage medium.
Cases where it appears most often
Computer searches are frequent in economic crime cases, online fraud, and DIICOT or DNA files, where the data from a phone or laptop becomes the main evidence.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I get my phone or laptop back?
It depends on the stage of the case; I file requests for the return of the device when it is no longer needed as evidence.
- What data can be copied from a phone or laptop?
Only data relevant to the case, and the search must be carried out by a specialist, under the conditions established by law.
- Can I ask to be present when the data is extracted?
Yes, you have this right when the search is carried out on your device.
- What should I do if my phone was seized without a warrant?
Call me immediately - I will check whether the seizure complied with the legal conditions.
Contact | Free initial assessment
Tell me in a few sentences what happened and I will tell you concretely what the next steps are. The first assessment discussion is free.
Official resources
- Criminal Procedure Code - computer search and access to a computer system (Article 168). (Legislative Portal)