Comprehensive Criminal Defense Services

If you’re arrested or charged with a crime in Romania, our experienced criminal defense attorneys are ready to protect your rights and mount a strong defense. We handle cases from initial police questioning through trial and appeals.

Conviction for a criminal offense can lead to a criminal record that affects your career and personal reputation. Our priority is to ensure that your position is protected and your defense is properly presented before the courts and prosecutors.

Criminal Defense Services

We provide comprehensive legal services across all areas of Romanian criminal law:

Police Station Advice and Support

When you are arrested or detained by police in Romania, you have the right to legal representation from the very beginning. Our attorneys respond quickly to police station calls and provide immediate legal support.

Initial Police Interaction

• Immediate notification of arrest and rights
• Right to silence and communication with lawyer
• Understanding charges and allegations
• Bail and detention hearing procedures
• Preliminary questioning and investigation
• Protection against self-incrimination

Police Station Procedures

• Presence during questioning and interrogation
• Advice on questions and responses
• Protection of your constitutional rights
• Recording and documentation of proceedings
• Communication with family and friends
• Medical examination and welfare checks

Arrest Procedures and Rights

• Understanding arrest procedures and justification
• Notification of charges and evidence
• Notification of family members
• Right to legal counsel before questioning
• Preliminary bail hearing representation
• Detention conditions and welfare

Violent Disorder and Public Order Offenses

Charges related to violent conduct, public disturbance, and disorderly behavior can carry serious consequences including criminal records and imprisonment. We provide strong defense against these charges.

Violent Disorder Charges

• Group violence and mob conduct charges
• Individual violent act allegations
• Assault and battery charges
• Aggravated assault charges
• Defense against weapon allegations
• Serious bodily injury claims

Public Order Offenses

• Disorderly conduct and breach of peace
• Public intoxication charges
• Loitering and vagrancy allegations
• Noise complaints and violations
• Obstruction of justice allegations
• Interference with law enforcement

Defense Strategies

• Evidence review and analysis
• Witness interviewing and coordination
• Self-defense and justification arguments
• Procedural defense and rights violations
• Credibility challenges to prosecution witnesses
• Identification and mistaken identity arguments

Intentional Harassment and Distress Charges

Harassment charges, including intentional infliction of emotional distress, can be contested with proper legal strategy. We examine these charges carefully to determine the best defense approach.

Types of Harassment Charges

• Cyberstalking and online harassment
• Workplace harassment allegations
• Repeated unwanted contact
• Threatening communications
• Defamatory statements and false allegations
• Emotional distress and psychological harm claims

Defense Approaches

• Analyzing evidence of harassment allegations
• Communications review and interpretation
• Witness testimony examination
• First Amendment and free speech defenses
• Credibility of accusers
• Pattern and context analysis

Consequences and Impact

• Criminal record implications
• Employment consequences
• Civil liability and damages
• Restraining orders and protective orders
• Reputation and personal relationships
• Professional licensure effects

Threatening, Abusive, or Insulting Behavior

Charges alleging threatening, abusive, or insulting conduct require careful examination to distinguish protected speech from criminal conduct. We defend vigorously against these charges.

Elements of Charges

• Threatening words or gestures
• Abusive or offensive language
• Insulting remarks and comments
• Statements causing alarm or distress
• Conduct intended to provoke violence
• Reckless disregard for consequences

Speech and Expression Defenses

• Protected speech analysis
• First Amendment and expression rights
• Context and intent evaluation
• Hyperbole and figurative speech
• Joking and non-serious comments
• Satirical and artistic expression

Prosecution Challenges

• Credibility of accusers and witnesses
• Exaggeration of statements or conduct
• Lack of intent to threaten or abuse
• Misunderstanding or misinterpretation
• Bias or personal conflict motives
• Procedural violations by police

Representation Before Courts and Prosecutors

Our attorneys provide robust representation before Romanian courts, prosecutors, and judicial authorities. We advocate vigorously for your rights and present compelling defenses.

Prosecution Communications

• Negotiations with prosecutors
• Plea bargain discussions
• Charge reduction possibilities
• Diversion program exploration
• Bail and release negotiations
• Settlement discussions

Court Representation

• Appearance at all court proceedings
• Pre-trial hearings and motions
• Evidence motions and suppression
• Trial preparation and strategy
• Witness examination and cross-examination
• Opening and closing arguments

Bail and Release Hearings

• Bail hearing advocacy
• Release on own recognizance arguments
• Bail amount negotiations
• Conditions of release discussion
• Flight risk assessment counter-arguments
• Community ties and stability demonstration

Trial Strategy and Tactics

• Comprehensive case analysis
• Evidence evaluation and challenges
• Witness credibility assessment
• Legal defenses identification
• Jury or judge strategy development
• Expert witness coordination

Criminal Record and Consequences

A criminal conviction can have serious long-term consequences on your life, career, and personal relationships. Understanding these implications is crucial for making informed decisions.

Criminal Record Impact

• Employment discrimination and job loss
• Professional license revocation or suspension
• Educational opportunities restriction
• Housing and rental discrimination
• Financial and credit consequences
• Immigration and travel restrictions

Employment and Professional Consequences

• Current employment termination
• Future employment restrictions
• Professional licensing boards
• Background check disclosure requirements
• Public sector employment restrictions
• Security clearance denial

Personal and Social Consequences

• Reputation and stigma
• Family relationship impacts
• Social circle and community standing
• Dating and relationship effects
• Custody and parenting rights
• Firearm and civil rights restrictions

Record Expungement and Remedies

• Expungement eligibility assessment
• Record sealing procedures
• Dismissal and acquittal benefits
• Conviction appeal remedies
• Sentence modification requests
• Pardons and clemency applications

Appeals and Post-Conviction Relief

If you have been convicted, there may be grounds for appeal or post-conviction relief. We examine your case for appellable issues and pursue all available remedies.

Grounds for Appeal

• Trial errors and legal mistakes
• Insufficient evidence for conviction
• Prosecutorial misconduct
• Ineffective assistance of counsel
• Constitutional rights violations
• Sentencing errors and excessiveness

Appeal Procedures

• Notice of appeal filing
• Trial record review and analysis
• Appellate brief preparation
• Legal research and argument development
• Oral argument presentation
• Appellate court representation

Post-Conviction Remedies

• Motion for new trial
• Habeas corpus petitions
• Newly discovered evidence claims
• Brady violation claims (evidence suppression)
• Sentence modification requests
• Pardon and commutation applications

Why Choose Atrium for Criminal Defense?

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if arrested?

Remain calm and exercise your right to remain silent. Do not answer questions without a lawyer present. Request to speak with an attorney immediately. Provide basic information (name, address) but invoke your right to counsel for all other questions.

Can I be held at the police station without a lawyer?

No. You have the right to an attorney from the moment of arrest. Police cannot question you without your lawyer present unless you waive this right. Contact us immediately if arrested, and we will dispatch an attorney to the police station.

What is the difference between being arrested and being charged?

Arrest occurs when police detain you based on probable cause. Charges are formal accusations made by prosecutors after arrest. You can be arrested without charges, but charges must follow within a set timeframe.

Can I post bail?

Yes, in most cases. Bail is set at an initial hearing where the judge considers factors like your ties to the community, criminal history, and flight risk. We represent you at bail hearings to argue for reasonable bail or release on your own recognizance.

What does a criminal record include?

A criminal record typically includes arrests, charges, convictions, and sentences. It affects employment, housing, professional licensing, and many other areas. We explore options to expunge or seal records when possible.

How can I fight criminal charges?

Defenses depend on the specific charges but may include alibi evidence, mistaken identity, consent, self-defense, procedural violations, or insufficient evidence. We analyze all available defenses for your particular situation.

What are plea bargains?

Plea bargains involve negotiating with prosecutors to resolve charges through a guilty or no-contest plea, often with reduced charges or sentences. We evaluate plea offers against trial risks before recommending acceptance.

Can I appeal a conviction?

Yes, you typically have the right to appeal. Appellable issues include trial errors, insufficient evidence, prosecutorial misconduct, and constitutional violations. We review convictions to identify appealable issues.

How long can I go to jail for criminal charges?

Sentences vary widely depending on the crime severity, criminal history, and sentencing guidelines. Misdemeanors may result in less than one year; felonies can result in decades or life imprisonment for serious crimes.

Can I get my record expunged?

Expungement eligibility depends on the crime type, conviction status, and other factors. Acquittals and dismissals are usually immediately expungable. Some convictions may become eligible after time or under specific conditions.