When you need this service
You or a person close to you have been detained by the police and you need to find out what happens next
A motion for pre-trial custody or another decision restricting personal liberty is being considered
You need a lawyer before questioning or another procedural step
You want the grounds and the lawfulness of the further procedure reviewed on the basis of the available documents
You need to prepare a procedural defence, motions or further submissions
After the first procedural step you need to follow up with a systematic defence in the criminal proceedings
How we can help
Immediate assessment of the available information, decisions and other documents
Explanation of the client's procedural position and rights at the current stage of the proceedings
Preparation of the client for questioning or another procedural step
Legal representation at the relevant procedural steps and in the decision-making, as the particular situation requires
Preparation of the procedural motions and submissions available as the case develops
Follow-on defence during the investigation and the subsequent criminal proceedings
Who this service is for
The accused in criminal proceedings
Family members arranging legal assistance for a person close to them
Clients who need to follow up an initial urgent intervention with a further defence
How we work together
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We obtain the basic information about the detention, the current procedural position and the available documents.
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We determine the next procedural step and explain the way forward to the client or to their family.
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We prepare the client for questioning or for the decision-making, together with the legal arguments appropriate to the situation.
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We represent the client at the relevant procedural steps, to the extent their procedural position allows.
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We then set up the further defence as the criminal case develops.
Our team
Why LEXANTE
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Years of experience
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Ranked by Legal500 among the most promising law firms in Slovakia
Offices in 3 cities
Bratislava, Banská Bystrica, Košice
A team of attorneys, legal and business experts
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Frequently asked questions
Find out where the person is and what information you have about the reason for the detention. It is then advisable to contact a lawyer as soon as possible to assess the next steps.
Depending on the procedural status and the specific procedural step, the defence lawyer can prepare the client and attend the relevant procedural steps to the extent the procedural situation allows.
In particular the person's name, the available information about the detention or charges, the place where the person is being held, and any documents or decisions you have available.
Yes. The service can continue with further defence in the criminal proceedings, depending on the specific case and the agreement with the client.
No. The outcome is decided by the competent authorities according to the specific case. The lawyer's role is to protect the client's rights and make use of the available legal options for the defence.
Are you dealing with detention or custody?
Contact LEXANTE and have all the available information, summonses, resolutions or other documents relating to the case to hand. First we need to establish exactly what the current procedural position is and what the next step will be.
Write to us
Contact us to schedule a consultation
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Please briefly describe what you need help with.
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We will contact you and suggest the best course of action.




