Criminal law services
Criminal charges are a serious matter that can affect your future. A conviction by a criminal sentence has a number of negative consequences, in extreme cases loss of job and earning opportunities. Fortunately, the law provides for a number of legal instruments thanks to which, in certain circumstances, the defendant has the possibility to apply for conditional discontinuation of the proceedings or can apply for a more lenient sentence. If you are suspected of committing a crime, consider consulting a lawyer or legal advisor who can help you learn about your rights.
Our law firm offers comprehensive legal assistance in the field of criminal law, providing professional defense and support at every stage of the proceedings.
Criminal law
- defence in criminal cases (including criminal economic cases), penal fiscal cases and misdemeanour cases in all instances
- representing victims, auxiliary and private prosecutors in criminal proceedings, including claiming damages and redress from the perpetrator
- drafting pleadings, complaints, appeals, motions
- representation of the convict at the stage of enforcement proceedings, including the preparation of applications for a break in the sentence, postponement of the execution of the sentence, suspension of the execution of the sentence, serving the sentence in the electronic monitoring system
Professional legal assistance
I specialize in civil, commercial, family and criminal law. I provide legal support in Polish, English, German and Italian.
The Law Firm of Anna Niedźwiecka from Krakow provides comprehensive legal assistance in the field of criminal law
Contact me for professional legal assistance in the field of criminal law.
I specialize in criminal cases, therefore I offer my clients professional defense and legal assistance at every stage of criminal proceedings, i.e. from preparatory proceedings, through appearing before the court of first instance, to possible appeal, cassation or enforcement proceedings.
As a professional Law Firm with many years of experience, we provide support and protection of your interests, helping you to achieve the most beneficial solution.
Criminal law – is it worth using the help of a lawyer?
Thank you for being by my side and never doubting me. You are an angel.
These are some of the many statements made by my clients after the case is over. If you are wondering whether the assistance of an attorney is needed in this type of cases, I invite you to consult me. In the conversation, I will explain why the help of a lawyer is invaluable in criminal cases. It is not only a matter of knowledge of the law, but also the ability to think strategically, create a line of defense, litigation tactics, negotiate and represent the client in court.
If you ever find yourself in a difficult legal situation, don’t hesitate to seek the help of an attorney. It’s an investment in your future and peace of mind.
What can we offer you as a law firm?
- defence in preparatory proceedings. She represents clients from the moment of filing charges, taking care of their rights and interests;
- defence in court proceedings. I provide professional defense before courts of all instances, preparing a defense strategy and representing clients at hearings;
- drafting pleadings. I prepare all necessary pleadings, including motions for evidence, appeals and cassations;
- legal advice. I provide legal advice in the field o f criminal law, explaining to Clients their rights and obligations;
- representation in enforcement proceedings. I help in cases related to the execution of a sentence, including cases for conditional early release and granting permission to serve a sentence in the electronic monitoring system.
Dobry adwokat do spraw karnych - co wyróżnia moją kancelarię w Krakowie?
Jako kancelaria specjalizująca się w prawie karnym wyróżniam się kilkoma charakterystycznymi cechami:
- Specjalistyczna wiedza – moja praca wymaga ode mnie dogłębnej znajomość kodeksu karnego, kodeksu postępowania karnego oraz powiązanych przepisów. Doskonale rozumiem specyfikę procesów karnych, od śledztwa po apelację.
- Doświadczenie w sprawach karnych – mam bardzo duże doświadczenie w reprezentowaniu Klientów w różnych rodzajach spraw karnych, np. przestępstwach przeciwko życiu, mieniu, wolności, gospodarczych czy narkotykowych.
- Umiejętność działania pod presją – prawo karne często wiąże się z nagłymi sytuacjami, jak zatrzymania czy przesłuchania. Jestem przygotowana do szybkiej reakcji i udzielenia pomocy w kryzysowych momentach.
- Znajomość procedur śledczych i sądowych – wiem, jak współpracować z policją, prokuraturą i sądami. Potrafię analizować akta sprawy, wskazywać błędy proceduralne i budować strategię obrony.
- Indywidualne podejście do Klienta – skupiam się na indywidualnym podejściu, bo każda sprawa jest inna i wymaga ode mnie analizy szczegółów oraz strategii dostosowanej do konkretnej sytuacji.
- Dyskrecja i empatia – ze względu na delikatny charakter spraw karnych (mogą dotyczyć wolności osobistej czy reputacji), dbam o poufność i wspieram Klienta w trudnym emocjonalnie procesie.
- Reprezentacja na każdym etapie – oferuję pomoc od momentu wszczęcia postępowania (np. w trakcie dochodzenia czy śledztwa), przez obronę w sądzie, aż po ewentualne środki odwoławcze (apelacje, kasacje) czy wnioski o przedterminowe zwolnienie.
- Znajomość psychologii i negocjacji – w prawie karnym kluczowe bywa umiejętne negocjowanie z prokuraturą (np. w sprawie dobrowolnego poddania się karze) czy przekonywanie sądu do łagodniejszego wyroku.
CURIOSITY
Did you know that … in Poland in 2022, only 1.9% of defendants were acquitted of the acts charged in the indictment? In addition, only 1.2% of acquittals are final judgments?
Your chances of getting an acquittal if the prosecutor brings an indictment to the court are really low.
A lot depends on the legal steps you take. It is important that you know what opportunities are created for you by the provisions governing criminal law. It is also crucial to prepare defense tactics, so it is recommended to use the help of an attorney.
Even if you are ultimately guilty of the crime you are accused of, you have the right to defend yourself. You can fight for the punishment to be as mild as possible, and in the event of a prison sentence, in some cases, you can apply for permission to serve the sentence in the electronic monitoring system, for postponement of the execution of the sentence, a break in the execution of the sentence or early release from the execution of the sentence.
You may need the help of a solicitor who can act as your defence counsel from the very beginning of the case. I invite you to an individual consultation to assess what steps can be taken in your case.
What does conducting a criminal case look like?
In the case of a criminal case, we provide the Client with the necessary legal services, which primarily include representation before courts of any instance. A lawyer may also act in emergency situations, i.e. after the Principal’s arrest or pre-trial detention, if necessary. Therefore, an attorney may also appear before authorities such as the Police or the Public Prosecutor’s Office. He will also take care of completing the necessary legal documentation and completing all formalities.
A criminal lawyer in Krakow can defend himself in the case of proceedings concerning, for example:
- acts against health and life, which include serious damage to health or participation in a fight,
- economic fraud,
- traffic accidents, including those caused by intoxication,
- drug crimes,
- prohibited acts against property, i.e. theft, burglary.
We undertake the defence of detainees or defendants. In such situations, it is advisable to contact the law firm as soon as possible – in fact, the suspect has the right to do so from the first action carried out by law enforcement authorities.
It is also important that in our law firm you can obtain legal assistance also after hearing a final judgment. In such a case, it is possible to apply for serving the sentence in the electronic monitoring system, postponement of the execution of the sentence or a break in its execution. Of course, each case is individual, so specific explanations can be obtained from the lawyer after he or she has read the case file.
Attorney as a prosecutor in a criminal case
A lawyer in a criminal case may represent one of the parties, but it does not always have to be the defendant. As part of criminal law proceedings, we can also act on behalf of the aggrieved party, as an auxiliary or private prosecutor. In such a case, the task of the attorney is to lead the defendant to repair the damage caused and to seek compensation or redress from the perpetrator. If the victim has died as a result of a crime, the attorney may act on behalf of his or her family or a close person (for example, a spouse).
If you need the help of a criminal law attorney in Krakow, we encourage you to contact the Law Firm. We will be happy to provide you with the necessary information also by phone or e-mail.