Police Questioning Lawyer Bucharest - Present at Your Statement | Bogdan Lamatic
Have you received a summons or a phone call for questioning?What you say and how you say it at that moment matters more than it seems.Do not go alone - call me before the hearing so we prepare your statement together.
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I am Bogdan Lamatic, attorney with the Bucharest Bar and more than 18 years of experience in criminal law. I assist people summoned for questioning - as suspect, defendant or witness - at the Police, the Prosecutor's Office, the DNA or the DIICOT.
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 prepare your statement together with you, before the hearing, based on the available documents and information.
- I am physically present at the hearing, with the right to consult with you before and during it (Article 109 of the Criminal Procedure Code).
- I advise you on the right to remain silent, which you may exercise at any time with no adverse consequences (Articles 78 and 83 of the Criminal Procedure Code).
- I check how the statement is recorded before you sign it, so the written record reflects exactly what you said (Article 110 of the Criminal Procedure Code).
- I raise objections or file requests if the hearing does not respect your procedural rights.
Why a lawyer matters from the very first hearing
- Before the hearing, the judicial body must tell you in which capacity you are being questioned and what your rights are (Article 108 of the Criminal Procedure Code) - but few people know what that means in practice.
- A statement given without preparation can be used against you throughout the whole case.
- The difference between being questioned as a witness and as a suspect is essential - and the switch from one to the other can happen during the hearing itself.
Situations where I intervene most often
Questioning is often only the first step of a case that continues with searches, seizure of devices or proposals for preventive measures.
- Summons to the Police or the Prosecutor's Office, as suspect or witness.
- Questioning after a home search or a computer search.
- Questioning in cases handled by the DIICOT or the DNA.
- Questioning followed by a proposal for a preventive measure.
Frequently asked questions
- Am I obliged to attend the hearing?
Yes, in principle attendance is mandatory. Call me before the set date so we can prepare your statement.
- Can I refuse to give a statement?
Yes, the suspect and the defendant have the right to remain silent, with no adverse consequences (Articles 78 and 83 of the Criminal Procedure Code).
- What is the difference between being questioned as a witness and as a suspect?
As a witness you are obliged to tell the truth; as a suspect or defendant you have the right to silence and to a lawyer. The capacity in which you are questioned must be clearly communicated to you at the start.
- How much does assistance at a hearing cost?
It depends on urgency and complexity. 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
- Criminal Procedure Code - questioning of persons, rights of the suspect and defendant (Articles 78, 83, 108-111). (Legislative Portal)