Our lawyers have extensive experience with criminal cases and appear in a high number of cases every year, including several large and complex ones. We fight on your side to ensure your case is treated fairly.
Criminal law is one of the core areas at Adalat Law Firm, and our lawyers have built a broad portfolio in the field. They have extensive experience with criminal law, both in the role of defense counsel and as legal aid lawyers. We appear in many cases each year, including major and complex ones. We fight on your side to ensure your case is fairly handled and take cases all over the country.
If you are suspected, charged, or indicted in a criminal case, you are generally entitled to a publicly funded defense attorney at every stage of the case. The defense attorney’s job is to safeguard your rights throughout the criminal proceedings.
Being under suspicion, charged, or indicted can be a major burden, and there is no guarantee that the police will safeguard your rights. That is why having a good defense attorney is crucial if you find yourself under police investigation.
Being a defense lawyer requires skill, persistence, and good human understanding. Our lawyers take their role seriously and frequently achieve acquittals for clients or significantly lower sentences than the prosecution demands.
We recommend that you contact us as early as possible to ensure the most effective defense.
If you have been the victim of a criminal offense, you may be entitled to assistance from a so-called victim’s counsel.
This applies especially if you have been subjected to violence, rape, violation of a restraining order, human trafficking, forced marriage, or female genital mutilation.
If you want to file a report, we will be your ongoing point of contact, assist you during police interviews, and represent your interests during the police investigation. We will also help you obtain compensation from those responsible.
We kindly ask you to contact us as soon as possible if you have been the victim of a crime and believe you may need a lawyer.
As a rule, you are entitled to a defense attorney when you are “charged” (siktet) in a criminal case. You gain the status of “charged” if the police use coercive measures against you or if the police refer to you as a suspect.
You are also entitled to a defense attorney when your case goes to court.
In many cases, you are also entitled to a defense attorney when you are “suspected” (mistenkt).
You are considered a “suspect” if the police are investigating you for committing a criminal offense.
A good defense lawyer is essential to protect your rights during an investigation. The defense lawyer knows the law and is experienced in standing up to the police.
Your lawyer will help you develop a strategy to ensure the best possible outcome for your case and is trained in identifying and presenting arguments in your favor.
As a general rule, you are entitled to a so-called public defense lawyer. This means that you do not have to pay for legal costs.
There are exceptions for minor cases, mainly those involving traffic violations, fines, or confiscation.
If you’re not entitled to a public defense lawyer, you can still hire one privately.
In any case, we encourage you to get in touch if you are involved in unwanted contact with the police. The first consultation is always free.
You can either send us an email at advokat@adalat.no, or fill out the contact form on our website.
You can also read about our different lawyers here, and contact them directly by phone or email.
If you are the victim of a criminal offense, you are generally entitled to a victim’s counsel if your case involves:
You may also be entitled to a victim’s counsel in other cases. This depends on the nature and severity of the case.
Our lawyers can help convince the court that you need a victim’s counsel.
In many cases, your right to a victim’s counsel depends on whether you report the incident to the police.
If you are unsure about reporting or are afraid of the consequences, we encourage you to contact us to discuss it.
The victim’s counsel is there to protect your interests and rights in a criminal case.
The lawyer will help you understand your rights and ensure that the police and courts respect them — including requesting important investigative steps and filing complaints if the police dismiss your case.
As a victim, you are often entitled to compensation.
The victim’s counsel will help you file your compensation claim.
The most important role of a victim’s counsel is to support you through what can often be a frightening, stressful, and traumatic experience.
The lawyer will guide you through your case and can also act as someone to talk to.
Whether you’re unsure about reporting an incident, or you’ve already reported and are worried about what comes next — we can help you.
You can either send us an email at advokat@adalat.no, or fill out the contact form on our website.
You can also read about our different lawyers here, and contact them directly by phone or email.
