Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely, we immediately verify the situation and activate the initial defense measures (interview in prison/custody, formal appointment, relations with the Judicial Police or the Public Prosecutor). If you find yourself in such a situation, contact us immediately: we will guide you through the correct steps to follow. It is important to know that the law also allows a close relative to appoint a trusted defense lawyer for the person detained, arrested, or in custody, should they be unable to do so personally.

Ask for the agents’ names and the decree; do not obstruct, but note every relevant detail (time, items collected, potential witnesses). Contact us: we will verify the legitimacy of the acts and possible appeals.

Do not sign anything without reading it. Keep the envelope and all attachments. Contact us: we will analyze the documents and deadlines, and define the first steps.

You have the right to be assisted by legal counsel and the right not to answer until you have consulted them. Contact us: we will agree on a strategy and evaluate whether to submit defensive briefs.

In short:
• Denuncia (Report) → Informs the judicial authority that a crime has been committed. It can be filed by anyone and, in some cases, is mandatory by law.
• Querela (Formal Complaint) → Is the formal request by the injured party to proceed legally against the perpetrator of the crime. For many offenses, the denuncia alone is not sufficient; a querela is necessary to initiate criminal action.

Timing:
• Denuncia (Report) → Does not have a fixed deadline, but it is advisable to file it as soon as possible to preserve all elements useful for the investigation.
• Querela (Formal Complaint) → Generally, it must be filed within 3 months from the moment the injured party becomes aware of the facts and the perpetrator. For certain offenses, the law provides different deadlines.

What we do for you:
We assess the facts and deadlines, advise you on the next steps, and file the necessary legal act with the Public Prosecutor’s Office (preserve evidence, messages, documents). Contact us.

Retain documentation (DVR/DUVRI, proxies, training records, minutes), identify witnesses and the area involved. Contact us: we will immediately assess 231 defense strategies and evidentiary measures.

Yes. We assess the risk profiles, the status of the 231 Model (Organizational, Management, and Control Model), the entity’s potential position in the proceedings, and necessary corrective measures. Contact us.

The full clinical record, informed consent, applied guidelines/protocols, any internal reports, and correspondence. We will jointly select what is relevant.

In short:
Disciplinary proceedings before the Medical Council (ODM) and criminal proceedings are autonomous and distinct, and can proceed in parallel. They have different objectives and rules:

• Disciplinary (ODM) → assesses the ethical and deontological profiles of professional conduct; it can be initiated even without a criminal offense.
• Penale → ascertains any criminal liability according to the provisions of the code.

Interactions
A potential criminal sentence (especially if final) may be relevant in the disciplinary proceedings, but does not automatically determine its outcome. Timelines and assessment criteria do not coincide.

If you find yourself in such a situation, contact us immediately: we will provide you with the assistance you need.

Yes, the Firm receives clients strictly by appointment only. This approach allows us to dedicate maximum attention and availability to each client, ensuring a personalized and high-quality service. To schedule a meeting and discuss your legal needs in detail, we invite you to contact us. We are at your disposal to find the most suitable solution for your needs.

You can complete the contact form on our website, send us an email, or call us. We will respond promptly to provide you with the necessary assistance.

Yes, the Firm regularly assists foreign clients or those residing abroad, offering legal advice and support in both national and international contexts. Thanks to our experience in cross-border matters and collaboration with foreign correspondents, we are able to competently handle the legal needs of clients wherever they are located.

The Firm is conveniently located in the center of Milan, but we operate throughout the entire national territory, also utilizing a consolidated network of local correspondents in major Italian cities. Furthermore, we are equipped to handle legal matters with a transnational dimension, offering support in foreign jurisdictions as well.

Yes, you have the right to dismiss the court-appointed lawyer and choose a trusted lawyer to assist you. If you decide to engage our services, we will handle all communication and administrative matters with the previously assigned lawyer. We invite you to contact us to schedule an initial meeting: we will jointly assess the options available to you and define the best legal path for your case.

An identity document, any received document (notice, summons, decree, etc.), documents deemed relevant, contact information, and a chronology of the facts. We will review the documentation and advise you on what else is needed.

To ensure maximum security and confidentiality in our communications, we recommend using the following encrypted channels:

• Signal → A secure messaging application that offers end-to-end encryption for messages and calls.
• Molly → An independent Signal fork for Android with improved features.
• PGP Encryption → An encryption standard used to protect emails and other types of communication.

All the necessary details and references to use these channels are available on our contact page. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or needs.

Yes, we offer online legal consultations to ensure a prompt and flexible service, regardless of your geographical location. Our online consultations are designed to provide you with the same level of professionalism and attention you would receive in person. To ensure maximum security and confidentiality, we exclusively use platforms equipped with advanced encryption systems. This allows us to protect your information and guarantee that all communications remain private and secure. If you would like more information or wish to book an online consultation, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yes. We engage medical-legal experts, HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) specialists, forensics, and tax experts when necessary. We retain the coordination role (single point of contact).

In criminal law, mutual trust between lawyer and client is fundamental. For this reason, we are committed to ensuring you have a dedicated reference lawyer who will guide you with constant attention and support throughout the entire legal process. Your reference lawyer will be your primary point of contact, ensuring continuity and consistency in your legal representation.

The Firm’s professional fees vary based on the type and complexity of the service required. We provide a complimentary estimate after a careful evaluation of the case, which includes the activities reasonably foreseeable at the time the estimate is prepared. For further details, we invite you to contact us: we will outline the available options and their associated costs.

We offer various billing structures to ensure maximum flexibility for our clients. Depending on the needs and the nature of the assignment, the following can be arranged:

• Hourly Rate: ideal for consultations or short-term assignments.
• Flat Fee (Forfait): a fixed fee agreed upon for specific activities or phases of the proceedings, useful for ensuring greater cost predictability.
• Hybrid/Contingency Fee: in appropriate cases, we propose reduced hourly or flat fees combined with an additional compensation component tied to the achievement of specific objectives.
• Customized Payment Plans: for complex or long-term assignments, payment plans can be tailored to the client’s specific needs.

If necessary, installment payments can also be arranged for each fee structure. For further details or to find the most suitable solution for your case, we invite you to contact us.

Yes, in specific and deserving cases, we offer pro bono legal assistance. This service is primarily directed at associations and third-sector entities working for the benefit of the community.
Furthermore, we are available to assist you under the legal aid scheme (gratuito patrocinio), provided you meet the financial requirements established by law. Legal aid is a service offered to individuals who do not have sufficient economic resources to cover the costs of legal proceedings.
If you believe you fall into one of these categories or require more information, we invite you to contact us to discuss your specific needs.

We accept payments via bank transfer and other traceable payment methods, ensuring security and transparency in all transactions.

The duration of a criminal proceeding can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the stage of the proceeding, the competent court, and the individual magistrate assigned to the case. Therefore, it is difficult to accurately estimate the duration in advance. However, if the data available to us allows, we will do our best to provide you with an estimated timeline and update our forecasts as the case conditions evolve.

N.B.: Some aggregated statistics on judicial proceedings are available on the Ministry of Justice website