When do you need
a criminal defense
lawyer?
Criminal law intervenes in life swiftly and with a direct impact on personal freedom, property, and professional future. The first hours and days are critical. Every step, interrogation, asset seizure, or procedural error can have long-term consequences that are difficult to remedy later.
The correct response at the very beginning often determines the outcome of the entire case. We will help you quickly find your bearings, explain your options, and establish a defense to protect your rights.
Typical Scenarios We Handle
Commencement of prosecution or investigation
Commencement of prosecution or investigation
You have received a summons for interrogation as an accused or a suspect.
Police raid on the company premises
Police raid on the company premises
House search, seizure of documents or electronics.
Tax Audit with Criminal Law Implications
Tax Audit with Criminal Law Implications
The Tax Authority is referring the matter to the police.
Internal corporate incident
Internal corporate incident
Suspicion of embezzlement, fraud, or corruption.
You are the injured party
You are the injured party
Someone has caused you damage through a criminal offense, and you wish to claim compensation.
A media-sensitive case
A media-sensitive case
You require the coordination of a legal and communication strategy.
Who our services
are for
Managing Directors and Board Members
Personal criminal liability for corporate decision-making
Managing Directors and Board Members
Personal criminal liability for corporate decision-making
Managers and Employees in High-Risk Positions
Finance, Procurement, and Commerce
Managers and Employees in High-Risk Positions
Finance, Procurement, and Commerce
Businesses in Regulated Industries
Personal criminal liability for corporate decision-making.
Businesses in Regulated Industries
Personal criminal liability for corporate decision-making.
Companies facing criminal prosecution
Protection of the company and its continued operations
Companies facing criminal prosecution
Protection of the company and its continued operations
Injury
Natural and legal persons asserting claims in criminal proceedings
Injury
Natural and legal persons asserting claims in criminal proceedings
Our Services
Defense of corporations in corporate criminal liability proceedings. Minimizing the impact on business operations, protecting licenses, and safeguarding reputation. In addition to procedural defense, we design internal rules, control, and compliance mechanisms to enable the company to demonstrate that it exerted all efforts that could reasonably be required of it to be exonerated from criminal liability.
Defense of corporations in corporate criminal liability proceedings. Minimizing the impact on business operations, protecting licenses, and safeguarding reputation. In addition to procedural defense, we design internal rules, control, and compliance mechanisms to enable the company to demonstrate that it exerted all efforts that could reasonably be required of it to be exonerated from criminal liability.
How our cooperation works
1
Initial Consultation
First, we will listen to your situation, the basic timeline of the case, and the steps taken so far. We will then evaluate your situation, explain the available options, and outline the primary risks we perceive at this moment.
3
Procedural Strategy
First, we will listen to your situation, the basic timeline of the case, and the steps taken so far. We will then evaluate your situation, explain the available options, and outline the primary risks we perceive at this moment.
Based on the case file and your objectives, we will propose a specific course of action tailored to your goals. This may vary depending on the nature of the matter and the stage of the proceedings. At this stage, you will receive a clear defense plan detailing specific procedural steps and realistic scenarios for further action.
5
Ongoing Communication
We regularly inform you of developments and explain the next steps. We ensure the client is clearly oriented throughout the proceedings and can make informed decisions regarding further actions.
We regularly inform you of developments and explain the next steps. We place great emphasis on ensuring that our clients are clearly oriented in the proceedings and can make informed decisions about further actions.
2
Case file analysis
and evidentiary situation
First, we will listen to your situation, the basic timeline of the case, and the steps taken so far. We will then evaluate your situation, explain the available options, and outline the primary risks we perceive at this moment.
If we agree on representation, we will request the file or review the available documentation. We will examine the available materials and the evidentiary situation. We will focus on what evidence exists against you and identify the weaknesses in the proceedings to date.
4
Active Defense
We represent you in all stages of criminal proceedings, prepare the necessary submissions in accordance with the chosen strategy, propose evidence, and file remedies. If necessary, we lodge complaints, appeals, and other legal remedies, continually adapting our approach to the development of the case.
We represent you in all phases of criminal proceedings, prepare the necessary submissions in accordance with the chosen strategy, and propose evidence. When necessary, we file complaints, appeals, and other remedies, continuously adapting our approach to the development of the case.
Examples of Our Work
Tax criminality
Representation of an accused individual in a case of alleged tax evasion or non-payment of tax. Following our procedural defense and disputation of the evidence presented, the criminal prosecution was terminated due to a lack of evidence.
The client was fully acquitted without the need for a trial hearing.
Defense Against the Seizure of Assets
Representation in proceedings concerning the freezing of funds within criminal proceedings. We successfully achieved the release of the frozen funds, demonstrating that the assets did not meet the legal requirements for the restriction of disposal.
The seizure has been lifted to the specified extent, and the client has regained full control over the funds.
Conditional release
In the matter of conditional release from imprisonment, through our procedural strategy and the rigorous assertion of our client's rights, we successfully ensured that no decision was made regarding the execution of the remainder of the sentence within the prescribed time limit.
The client was therefore not required to commence serving the remaining 2 years of the custodial sentence.
Waiver of the obligation to reimburse defense costs
In representing our clients in proceedings concerning the granting of a free defense, we successfully demonstrated compliance with the statutory conditions for such grant, including the substantiation of the clients' financial and personal circumstances and the proportionality of the interference with their rights.
Credit fraud
Representation of a client accused of alleged credit fraud in connection with business financing. Thanks to a procedural defense based on rigorously contesting the evidence, we succeeded in having the criminal prosecution discontinued before an indictment was filed.
The client was shielded not only from criminal court proceedings, but also from significant reputational and commercial risks.
Tax Crimes
Representation of an accused individual in a case of alleged tax evasion or non-payment of tax. Following our procedural defense and disputation of the evidence presented, the criminal prosecution was terminated due to a lack of evidence.
The client was fully acquitted without the need for a trial.
Defense Against the Seizure of Assets
Representation in proceedings concerning the freezing of funds within criminal proceedings. We successfully achieved the release of the frozen funds, demonstrating that the assets did not meet the legal requirements for the restriction of disposal.
The seizure has been lifted to the specified extent, and the client has regained full control over the funds.
Conditional release
In the matter of conditional release from imprisonment, through our procedural strategy and the rigorous assertion of our client's rights, we successfully ensured that no decision was made regarding the execution of the remainder of the sentence within the prescribed time limit.
The client was therefore not required to commence serving the remaining 2 years of the custodial sentence.
Waiver of the obligation to reimburse defense costs
In representing clients in proceedings concerning the granting of a free defense, we successfully demonstrated compliance with the statutory conditions for the granting of such defense, including the substantiation of the clients' financial and personal circumstances and the proportionality of the interference with their rights.
Credit fraud
Representation of a client accused of alleged credit fraud in connection with business financing. Thanks to a procedural defense based on rigorously contesting the evidence, we succeeded in having the criminal prosecution discontinued before an indictment was filed.
The client was shielded not only from criminal court proceedings, but also from significant reputational and commercial risks.
Pavel Martiník, JD, PhD
Managing Partner
He specializes in financial, criminal, and commercial law. He serves as a core faculty member at the Department of Financial Law and Financial Science at the Faculty of Law, Charles University, and collaborates with the Subcommittee on Digital Economy of the Chamber of Deputies. Throughout his career, he has been a key contributor to projects involving domestic and multinational banks, as well as investment groups.
Pavel Martiník, JD, PhD
Managing Partner
He specializes in financial, criminal, and commercial law. He serves as a core faculty member at the Department of Financial Law and Financial Science at the Faculty of Law, Charles University, and collaborates with the Subcommittee on Digital Economy of the Chamber of Deputies. Throughout his career, he has been a key contributor to projects involving domestic and multinational banks, as well as investment groups.
Jana Rihova, LL.M.
Attorney at Law
She focuses on the banking sector, fintech, and corporate governance. She specializes in licensing proceedings before the Czech National Bank and the implementation of European regulations into the structures of Czech companies. Prior to joining the firm, she served in the management of the legal department at Twisto payments.
Jana Rihova, LL.M.
Attorney at Law
She focuses on the banking sector, fintech, and corporate governance. She specializes in licensing proceedings before the Czech National Bank and the implementation of European regulations into the structures of Czech companies. Prior to joining the firm, she served in the management of the legal department at Twisto payments.
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Inquiries and Consultations
We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
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Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
Inquiries and Consultations
We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
Prague Branch
Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
Inquiries and Consultations
We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
Prague Branch
Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
Inquiries and Consultations
We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
Prague Branch
Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
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When do you require a criminal defense attorney?
Criminal law intervenes in life swiftly and with a direct impact on personal freedom, assets, and professional future. The first hours and days are critical. Every step, interrogation, seizure of assets, or procedural error can have long-term consequences that are difficult to remedy later. The correct response at the outset often determines the outcome of the entire case. We will help you quickly find your bearings, explain your options, and establish a defense designed to protect your rights.
When do you require a criminal defense attorney?
Criminal law intervenes in life swiftly and with a direct impact on personal freedom, assets, and professional future. The first hours and days are critical. Every step, interrogation, seizure of assets, or procedural error can have long-term consequences that are difficult to remedy later. The correct response at the outset often determines the outcome of the entire case. We will help you quickly find your bearings, explain your options, and establish a defense designed to protect your rights.
When do you require a criminal defense attorney?
Criminal law intervenes in life swiftly and with a direct impact on personal freedom, assets, and professional future. The first hours and days are critical. Every step, interrogation, seizure of assets, or procedural error can have long-term consequences that are difficult to remedy later. The correct response at the outset often determines the outcome of the entire case. We will help you quickly find your bearings, explain your options, and establish a defense designed to protect your rights.
How our cooperation works
1
Initial Consultation
First, we will listen to your situation, the basic timeline of the case, and the steps taken so far. We will then evaluate your situation, explain the available options, and outline the primary risks we perceive at this moment.
2
Analysis of the case file and evidentiary situation
First, we will listen to your situation, the basic timeline of the case, and the steps taken so far. We will then evaluate your situation, explain the available options, and outline the primary risks we perceive at this moment.
3
Procedural Strategy
First, we will listen to your situation, the basic timeline of the case, and the steps taken so far. We will then evaluate your situation, explain the available options, and outline the primary risks we perceive at this moment.
4
Active Defense
We represent you in all stages of criminal proceedings, prepare the necessary submissions in accordance with the chosen strategy, and propose evidence. We file remedies. If necessary, we lodge complaints, appeals, and other remedy measures, continuously adapting our approach to the development of the case.
5
Ongoing Communication
We regularly inform you of developments and explain the next steps. We ensure the client is clearly oriented throughout the proceedings and can make informed decisions regarding further actions.