Criminal Lawyers in Slovenia

Criminal lawyers in Slovenia are specialized in offering legal services necessary for individuals who are accused or who are the victims of cases that are regulated by the criminal law.

Given that our Slovenian lawyers are specialized in any branch that falls under the criminal law framework, we advise individuals to request assistance from our team. We will make sure we will can obtain the most suitable outcome for our clients and we will closely monitor the case from the beginning to the end, when the Slovenian courts will issue their final judgment.

The main services offered by our criminal lawyers in Slovenia

Criminal law cases are, in general, very complex and they need professional legal assistance, given by attorneys that have an in-depth experience in dealing with such situations, as they can be very stressful and complicated.

The services offered by our lawyers in Slovenia can depend based on the nature of the accusation, the role our client had in the events and many others, but, regardless, some of the ways in which our team can help are:

1. individuals who have been taken to police custody can immediately address our attorneys in Slovenia, who will offer counselling on the declarations and the steps the accused person should take;
2. our criminal lawyers in Slovenia can submit specific documents, such as criminal complaints, prosecution petitions, constitutional complaints and other legal papers;
3. clients can rely on us for legal representation in front of any authority involved in the pre-trial investigations, as well as in front of the Slovenian courts;
4. we will also gather evidence and prepare the defense;
5. where applicable, we can file for appeals and prepare the defense for the next court hearing.

What is the law regulating criminal cases in Slovenia?

Criminal cases in Slovenia fall under the provisions of the Criminal Code (which defines criminal offences and sanctions) and the Criminal Procedure Act (which regulates criminal proceedings; one of its main functions is to safeguard the rights of the innocent persons who have been accused of committing a crime).

In Slovenia, just like in other European countries, the premise of criminal law is that a person is considered innocent until the law, through its proceedings, establishes otherwise. Criminal cases can be heard in the following types of courts:

1. local courts (there are 44 such courts, according to the European Judicial Network), where less serious criminal cases are heard;
2. district courts (11 courts) – they can judge over criminal cases for which local courts do not have jurisdiction and such cases can be juvenile criminal cases, violations of human rights, execution of criminal sentences, etc;
3. higher courts (4 courts) – these courts analyze appeals for cases judged by the previous courts;
4. supreme court (1 court) – the highest court in Slovenia.

The structure of the panel that will judge a case varies from one court to another. For instance, in local courts, the cases will be heard and judged by 1 judge, while cases brought in front of district courts are generally heard by a panel of 1 judge and 2 lay judges.

It must be noted that in special criminal cases the trial will be heard by a panel of 5 members (2 judges and 3 lay judges). This can happen in cases of criminal offences punishable by 15 years of imprisonment or more, according to the Supreme State Prosecutor’s Office. Our law firm in Slovenia can offer assistance in all types of Slovenian courts.

Please know that our services are not limited to criminal cases only, we are specialized in all branches of law, including in immigration to Slovenia, in which case we invite you to address our immigration lawyers in Slovenia. Our clients can receive advice on visa programs, ways to acquire residency in Slovenia or how to apply for Slovenian citizenship.

Do not hesitate to contact our law firm in Slovenia for further assistance on our full list of services.