WILIŃSKI LEGAL
In a criminal case, what happens in the courtroom is only part of the picture. The most important decisions are often made much earlier — during an arrest, search, first interview, presentation of charges or a pre-trial detention hearing.
We conduct criminal, economic-crime and cross-border defence from the first action by law-enforcement authorities through enforcement proceedings.
Practice leadership
Attorney, managing partner and mediator. He handles complex criminal, economic and international matters, including pre-trial detention, management liability, European Arrest Warrants, extradition and crisis situations.
Key procedural decisions and strategy are handled personally, taking into account not only the law but also the real consequences for the client, their family, business and reputation.
When you need a defence lawyer
The first hours can affect the entire course of the case. A lawyer helps assess the situation before explanations are given and before further procedural steps are taken.
It is worth establishing in advance your procedural status, the scope of risk and the strategy regarding explanations or testimony.
We prepare the arguments, propose alternative preventive measures and conduct the defence at the detention hearing.
European Arrest Warrants, extradition, international wanted notices and proceedings requiring coordination between states.
Assistance during questioning, searches and other actions requiring an immediate response.
Detention hearings, appeals and applications to revoke or replace the preventive measure.
Matters involving entrepreneurs, management boards and executives concerning commercial transactions, abuse, fraud and business decisions.
Tax and accounting matters involving fiscal-criminal liability of individuals and company governing bodies.
Defence in proceedings concerning surrender, international searches and enforcement of foreign judgments.
Postponement or interruption of imprisonment, electronic monitoring, conditional release and other enforcement matters.
How we work
We establish what is actually known and identify the decisions that must be made next.
We analyse the material available, identify gaps and risks, and determine what action is needed.
We decide whether and when giving explanations serves the client's interests.
We select motions, remedies and procedural steps for the specific case rather than following a template.
The client knows the current stage of the case, the immediate risks and who is responsible for the strategy.
No. The decision should follow from the procedural situation and knowledge of the evidence. Silence can be a deliberate element of the defence rather than a sign that there are no arguments.
In certain situations, a close person may take steps to establish contact with a defence lawyer, who then acts in accordance with the applicable provisions.
No. Pre-trial detention is a preventive measure, not a judgment or punishment. Its use requires the statutory conditions to be met.
Depending on the case, it is possible to seek non-custodial measures such as bail, police supervision, a prohibition on leaving the country or other safeguards.
Insights
Criminal law
What really matters before the case reaches court.
Defence
Why the assumption that “I will explain everything and the case will be over” is often a bad one.
Detention
What this measure is and which arguments may matter when it is assessed.
For an urgent matter, call us. If you need an analysis or a second opinion, use the online consultation.