Lawyer / Assize Court

Lawyer before the Criminal Court – 30 Years of Criminal Defense

I have been practicing before criminal courts throughout France for more than thirty years.

I handle criminal matters involving the defense of accused persons and the assistance of victims, from police custody through to the criminal trial hearing.

The stakes are decisive: before the criminal court, freedom is at issue. The offenses judged expose defendants to criminal imprisonment sentences, and every stage of the procedure directly influences the outcome of the trial.

 

Preparation for Criminal Trial before the Criminal Court

A criminal case cannot be improvised​

From the moment I become involved, I access the investigation file, analyze every document, and identify the procedural and factual issues essential to the defense.

I act to request the necessary investigative measures, challenge questionable elements, and seek the expert examinations required for a proper understanding of the case.

I reconstruct the chronology of events, anticipate the key points of discussion, and prepare all examinations and questioning.

 

Defense before the Criminal Court: Strategy and Anticipation

Criminal defense is based on rigorous trial preparation​

I assist the client in preparing for the hearing:

• understanding the course of the proceedings

• preparation for the questions likely to be asked

• work on speaking during the hearing

• anticipation of exchanges with the court and the jury

Before the criminal court, oral advocacy is central. Every statement, every answer, and every silence may have an impact on the final decision.

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Criminal Trial: Stakes and Reality of the Criminal Court

The criminal court judges the most serious criminal offenses, particularly homicide cases, sexual crimes, and complex criminal matters.

The trial is based on adversarial, public, and oral proceedings during which the entire case file is examined.

The main issue lies in the interpretation of the facts, the analysis of the evidence, and the overall understanding of the procedure.

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Experience in Criminal Law

Thirty years of practice before criminal courts have enabled the development of in-depth knowledge of:

• criminal procedure

• the conduct of hearings

• defense strategies in criminal matters

• the specific dynamics of criminal court proceedings

This experience makes it possible to approach each case with method, anticipation, and full command of the procedural framework.