DIICOT Lawyer Bucharest - Defense in Organised Crime Cases | Bogdan Lamatic
A DIICOT case is not an ordinary criminal case.DIICOT prosecutors work on complex cases, often with several defendants, wiretaps and simultaneous searches, and the preventive measures proposed are frequently the most severe ones.That is why the intervention of a lawyer with specific experience before this structure matters enormously.
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I am Bogdan Lamatic, attorney with the Bucharest Bar and more than 18 years of experience in criminal law. I represent people investigated by the DIICOT (Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism), regardless of the specific offense that is the subject of the 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 the DIICOT is and what it investigates
The DIICOT is a specialised structure within the Prosecutor's Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice, set up by Government Emergency Ordinance no. 78/2016, with competence in particular for:
- organised crime (acts committed within an organised criminal group, Article 367 of the Criminal Code);
- terrorism and the financing of terrorist acts;
- human trafficking (Articles 210-211 of the Criminal Code);
- trafficking in high-risk and risk drugs, cybercrime, arms trafficking;
- money laundering, when connected to an offense within the DIICOT's competence.
What I do for you in a DIICOT case
- I analyse the case documents I have access to and check the legality of the evidence (wiretaps, searches, technical surveillance).
- I defend you at hearings and, where necessary, before the judge for rights and liberties, where the DIICOT frequently proposes severe preventive measures.
- I challenge preventive measures and file requests for their replacement, when there is a legal basis.
- I coordinate the defense in cases with several defendants, where the strategy must be constantly adapted.
Frequently asked questions
- Why are DIICOT cases different from ordinary ones?
Because they usually target organised criminal groups, involve several defendants and large volumes of evidence (wiretaps, searches), and the prosecutors are specialised in such cases.
- Which offenses fall within the DIICOT's competence?
Organised crime, terrorism, human trafficking, drug trafficking, cybercrime and related money laundering, under Government Emergency Ordinance 78/2016.
- Can the DIICOT's competence be challenged in a case?
Yes, if the offense does not fall within the material competence of the directorate, this can be challenged through the specific procedural remedies.
- How much does defense in a DIICOT case cost?
It depends on the complexity of the case. I offer a first free assessment discussion. Call +40 (31) 632 01 83.
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
- Government Emergency Ordinance no. 78/2016 on the organisation of the DIICOT, including its material competence. (Legislative Portal)
- Criminal Code - organised criminal group (Article 367). (Legislative Portal)