Legal Assistance and Protection of Victims’ Rights

If you have become a victim of a criminal offence, it is important to obtain professional legal assistance in a timely manner and to take the appropriate steps at every stage of the criminal proceedings.

SIA “JURDICT” provides legal consultations and legal assistance to victims in matters relating to criminal law and criminal proceedings in Latvia.

We can assist you with:

• assessing the circumstances of your situation and determining possible ways to protect your rights and legitimate interests;
• explaining the rights of a victim and the procedure for exercising those rights within criminal proceedings;
• preparing applications, complaints, motions and other necessary legal documents;
• providing assistance when contacting the State Police, the Prosecutor’s Office and other competent state authorities;
• preparing claims for compensation for material damage and non-material harm caused by a criminal offence;
• assisting with challenging decisions and actions that violate the rights and legitimate interests of the victim;
• accompanying and assisting the client throughout criminal proceedings within the scope of powers provided by law;
• providing legal consultations on matters relating to criminal liability and criminal proceedings.

If necessary, we can also arrange for the involvement of a sworn advocate to provide legal assistance and represent the client’s interests in cases where the involvement of an advocate is required by law.

We take a comprehensive approach to each case: we examine the circumstances of the matter and the available documents, assess the legal situation, explain the possible courses of action to the client, and assist in choosing the most appropriate way to protect their rights and legitimate interests.

If you have become a victim of a criminal offence, do not face criminal proceedings alone. Contact us to receive professional legal assistance and support.