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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Lawyer Bogdan LamaticBucharest Bar · 18+ years of experienceLegal 500 · White-Collar Crime
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
Questioning is an act of the criminal investigation phase, and the statement you give now stays in the file.
- 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 +40 745 506 443.
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)