What is a Criminal Lawyer?

A Criminal lawyer deals with offence. Whether you are accused or are a victim of crime against human body (battery, assault, rape, domestic violence etc.) or offences against State and terrorism, or crime against property, a qualified criminal lawyer will help you out through every stage from bails to appeals. What can a Criminal Lawyer do?

A Criminal lawyer is often hired by the accused himself and also can be appointed by the State. He does a wide range of work making sure he defends your rights as the accused or even the victim. He meets the respective accused/victim personally to interrogate and get as many facts and details as he can. Next step is to get the details of the case via the police, witnesses and respective authorities, to look for possible clues that are missed, and that could leverage his client. The Criminal lawyer has every right to investigate and look into the prosecution’s case before the trial begins. He works his best to negotiate with the Prosecution that ends in a favorable settlement for his client.

What is Criminal Law in India?

Criminal Law is a body of rules and procedure dealing with offences. Offence is an unlawful act punishable under the code established and also under State Laws. A Criminal law governs crimes, including felonies, theft, assault etc. Crimes are generally referred to as offenses against the state. Therefore the prosecution is a representative of the State. The standard of proof for crimes has to be proved beyond a reasonable doubt by the prosecution. A body of rules and statutes that defines conduct prohibited by the government because it threatens and harms public safety and welfare and that establishes punishment to be imposed for the commission of such acts.

The Criminal law broadly comprises of Substantive Law- Indian Penal Code 1860, Procedural Law- Code of Criminal Procedure 1973, Evidence Law- Evidence Act 1872.

ABOUT BAIL IN SHORT

The provisions which lay the ground for bail are stated in The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPc), 1973. In Chapter XXXIII, from Section 436 to 439. Let us have a brief understanding of what Bail is and what are the conditions and kinds of Bail in India.

What s bail? Bail is the judicial release of the accused who is to be presented in the trial. An offence has been categorized into two kinds under the CrPc a) Bailable Offence and b) Non-Bailable Offence

Section 436- In what cases bail to be taken.

Any individual arrested and detained for any offence except a non-bailable offence has the right to be released. Provided he was arrested without a warrant, he appears or is brought before a court. He must be prepared at any time period while he is in the custody to give bail before the court.

436A prescribes the maximum time someone can be detained.

Section 437 talks about bail in Non-Bailable Offences

Common Offences/ Criminal Issues

• a) Murder
• b) Theft
• c) Kidnapping
• d) Defamation
• e) Sedition
• f) Murder
• g) Rape
• h) Treason
• i) Cheating
• j) Assault
• k) Battery etc.

Who is affected under Criminal Law?

Any person allegedly accused or falsely accused of an offence under the laws or a victim of an offence under the respective laws namely Indian Penal Code, 1860 Code of Criminal procedure, 1973 Indian Evidence Act, 1872. For example, Persons seeking bail, anticipatory bail, persons accused of sedition or defamation. Persons accused of war against the State, murder, assault, rape and other offences elaborately defined under Indian Penal Code, 1860.

Why do you need a Criminal Lawyer?

A criminal lawyer can assist you in registering an FIR when the Police refuses to do so. If you are falsely accused and detained he can help you get a bail or an anticipatory bail. A criminal lawyer designs the trial strategy. He examines the witnesses, cross-questions the state’s witnesses and works his best to convince the judges that the prosecution has failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

How do I hire a Criminal Lawyer?

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Why Vkeel?

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