Lawyer for victims of criminal offences

The assistance of a lawyer is crucial in guiding victims through the complexities of the criminal procedure and helping them overcome the emotional and practical difficulties that often accompany such a situation.

The Role of the Victims’ Lawyer

The victims’ lawyer plays several important roles in the court process. They inform the victim of their rights, assist them in the initiation of criminal and civil proceedings and represent the victim before the courts. The lawyer also helps the victim understand and prepare for the various stages of the criminal procedure, especially with regard to confronting the accused and witnesses.

The key steps of the procedure

One of the key steps for victims of criminal offences is the filing of a civil action. This approach (action?) allows them to be a party to criminal proceedings in order to defend their interests and claim damages for the damages suffered.

At the hearings, the lawyer presents the arguments and evidence in support of the claim for damages, ensuring that the victim is heard and that his or her interests are protected throughout the proceedings.

In France, criminal proceedings generally consist of two phases. The first phase corresponding to the purely criminal action, on the guilt of the accused perpetrator, and the second phase, on compensation for the damage suffered by the victim, the civil action.

In Spain, the victim can choose to bring a civil action as part of the criminal proceedings or to make a reservation of action to bring a civil action at a later date.

In both cases, it is necessary to assess the harm suffered by the victim by examining all aspects of the crime and its consequences. This may include obtaining medical reports, employment certificates to document the loss of income, and testimonials to describe the psychological impact of the offense.

The value of being represented by a lawyer

The Criminal Lawyer accompanies the victim at every stage of the procedure until a final judicial decision is reached and helps him or her estimate the amounts to be claimed on the basis of case law and the scales used by the courts to assess damages.

In an environment of trust, it is essential that the victim feels supported and guided by their lawyer throughout the process, thus ensuring that their rights are protected and that the harm suffered is properly compensated. BCV Lex, our teams in Bordeaux and Madrid are at your service and operate throughout France and Spain to defend your interests. Don’t hesitate to contact us.