Criminal Defense Lawyer · Krasnodar
The first hours after detention often define how the case will unfold.
Call before anything is signed. The right to counsel arises from the moment of actual detention, not from the moment someone decides to offer it.
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Why every minute matters
The first hours after detention
Criminal procedure works on the clock. From the moment of actual detention, deadlines start running that can shape preventive measures and sometimes the entire case. While relatives are still looking for 'some lawyer', the first statements and records may already be signed.
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Actual detention. The right to legal counsel arises immediately, not only after arrival at the station.
Constitution Art. 48(2); Criminal Procedure Code Art. 49(3)(3)up to 3 hours
The detention record is prepared and rights are explained. Within the same period the detainee may contact relatives.
Criminal Procedure Code Art. 92(1), 96(1)up to 24 hours
The suspect must be interrogated.
Criminal Procedure Code Art. 46(2)up to 48 hours
Maximum detention without a court order: release or a court hearing on preventive measures.
Constitution Art. 22(2); Criminal Procedure Code Art. 94up to 120 hours
Maximum duration if detention is extended by the court for up to 72 additional hours to present further evidence.
Criminal Procedure Code Art. 108(7)(3)The timeline is general in nature. Specific cases may have procedural nuances, so legal advice should be tailored to the actual situation. See the detention memo for a printable checklist.
Services
Practice areas
Urgent help at detention
Immediate response, attendance at the first procedural actions, and protection of rights from the very first hour.
Defense during investigation
Participation in investigative actions, preventive-measure challenges and evidence strategy.
Defense in court
Representation of the defendant at all stages of the criminal trial.
Every service rests on the same foundation: careful review of the materials, scrutiny of investigative and operational actions, and a defense position built with a clear view of how a court will assess it.
Frequently asked questions
Key points at a glance
When should you call a lawyer?
Before the first document is signed. Statements given before consulting counsel often become the backbone of the case and are much harder to undo later.
They called and said: 'Just come in for a talk.' Should you go?
A conversation without a formal summons and a witness interview can quickly become the starting point of a criminal case. It is safer to clarify your status first and speak to a lawyer before going in.
Can you refuse to give statements?
Article 51 of the Constitution protects the right not to testify against yourself or close relatives. Using that right before your position is agreed with counsel is lawful and often prudent.
Why does prior judicial and investigative experience matter?
Defense becomes more precise when the lawyer understands how the prosecution builds a case and what a court really considers significant when evaluating evidence.
What should you bring to the first consultation?
Bring summonses, records, court papers, correspondence and any other documents you have. If no documents are available, a detailed chronology is still enough to begin with.
What happens after the form is submitted?
The inquiry goes directly to the lawyer. You are contacted by phone or email, the urgent details are clarified, and the next consultation step is agreed.
How confidential is the inquiry?
Information entrusted to counsel is protected by attorney-client confidentiality. Data from the form is used only to respond to the inquiry and is not passed to third parties.
How are fees structured?
The work is billed on a monthly retainer basis with equal payments, and the amount is fixed in the legal assistance agreement rather than changed arbitrarily during the case.
