Criminal law

What is a criminal proceeding and how does it work?

Ondřej Preuss
13. 9. 2023

You don't have to be the perpetrator of the crime, or even plan it, and you can still be directly affected by the criminal proceedings. All it takes is for someone to steal a bicycle of greater value and you are already part of it as a victim. While any role in the criminal process is unenviable, it is worthwhile for everyone involved to know the different stages of the process.

policistka vysvětluje obviněnému pravidla trestního řízení

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What are the principles and rules in criminal proceedings?

Ondřej Preuss
28. 7. 2023

Criminal law

Have you or anyone close to you been prosecuted? It may just be a mistake and there may not be a conviction at all, but it is still good to know your rights and what principles law enforcement must follow to ensure that your rights are upheld.

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korupce, věřitel v insolvenčním řízení, trestný čin

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Criminal offences related to insolvency proceedings

Ondřej Preuss
18. 2. 2023

Criminal law

In our miniseries we focus on the position of creditors in Czech law. This time, we will focus on crimes that a debtor may commit against creditors in an attempt to improve his or her position.

6 minutes of reading

When to defend myself with a complaint in criminal proceedings?

Ondřej Preuss
13. 2. 2023

Criminal law

The only remedy against the order in criminal proceedings is a complaint. A complaint against the initiation of criminal prosecution is usually the key one, but in other situations it may also be justified for an effective defence. In what situations is a complaint appropriate?

8 minutes of reading

Is it worth having an ex officio lawyer?

Ondřej Preuss
11. 2. 2023

Criminal law

Are you about to go to trial or are you a criminal defendant but don't want to spend money on a lawyer? Would you like to request the appointment of an attorney "ex officio" but do not know what proceedings you are entitled to and under what conditions? Let's see when the Czech legal system allows this option and whether it is worthwhile for you.

6 minutes of reading

Bail in court: is it possible to buy your way out of a sentence?

Ondřej Preuss
12. 1. 2023

Criminal law

The judge set bail at $100,000...something similar to what we hear in most criminal proceedings in Anglo-Saxon law countries. But bail is also known in our legal system. Can it be used in any criminal proceeding? What is the amount of the bail and what is the condition for its imposition?

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ESD: You are responsible for the content of your FB pages, including comments made by others

Ondřej Preuss
1. 9. 2022

Criminal law

The European Court of Justice has upheld the decision of the French courts to hold French politician Sanchez responsible for the content of his Facebook page, including hateful comments by his supporters. These included Sanchez's political opponents as well as certain religious groups and races.

muž zavřený doma, domácí vězení, alternativní trest

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Specifics of the sentence of house arrest

Ondřej Preuss
25. 7. 2022

Criminal law

We've all enjoyed house arrest enough in the past few years of covid restrictions: to and from work, walking the dog and then not going out again. In fact, one of the penalties set out in our Criminal Code works on a similar principle. What are the rules for its use by the criminal courts?

10 minutes of reading

Which mitigating circumstances can reduce the sentence?

Ondřej Preuss
22. 5. 2022

Criminal law

Imagine a situation where a crime has been committed, the perpetrator is known and there is no doubt that he committed the crime. The only question at stake is what punishment will be meted out. Here, a good defence and a focus on the mitigating circumstances of the crime can play a big role. What are they and how can they affect the sentence?

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What is a criminal proceeding and how does it work?

What are the principles and rules in criminal proceedings?

Criminal offences related to insolvency proceedings

When to defend myself with a complaint in criminal proceedings?

Is it worth having an ex officio lawyer?

Bail in court: is it possible to buy your way out of a sentence?

ESD: You are responsible for the content of your FB pages, including comments made by others

Specifics of the sentence of house arrest

Which mitigating circumstances can reduce the sentence?

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