When criminal proceedings affect the personal, family, or property sphere, the consequences go far beyond a single episode: they may impact dignity, personal relationships, and the stability built over many years. This is why a defence is required that combines technical rigour with an understanding of human dynamics. Our long-standing experience enables us to handle a wide range of proceedings with effectiveness and sensitivity, from preliminary investigations through to the higher levels of judicial review. Whether defending your rights as a suspect or defendant, or protecting your interests as an injured party or civil claimant, our approach is consistently grounded in professionalism, confidentiality, and determination.
Legal assistance for individuals, families, and assets
We provide legal assistance and criminal defence to individuals involved in proceedings concerning the personal, family, or property sphere. Our expertise covers offences against the person, individual liberty, honour, the family, and property, as well as sexual offences and drug-related crimes. We assist both suspects and defendants, as well as injured parties and civil claimants.
Strategic and multidisciplinary approach
Each case involving the person, the family, or assets requires careful analysis and a structured method. Our operational phases include:
- Assessment – immediate analysis of the legal situation
- Strategy – identification of the most effective defence strategy
- Protective measures – implementation of the necessary safeguards
- Investigations – collection of evidence and technical assessments in support of the defence
- Defence – courtroom representation and coordination with all parties involved
Continuous legal assistance
Timeliness is often decisive. For this reason, we guarantee immediate intervention in urgent situations and continuous assistance throughout all phases of the proceedings, from preliminary investigations to trials on the merits, and up to appeals before the Court of Cassation and the European Court of Human Rights.
Collaboration with specialised experts
We have developed a solid network of collaboration with forensic psychologists, criminologists, private investigators, and other specialised professionals, ensuring qualified technical support in every aspect of the defence. We also handle matters of international criminal law, including extradition proceedings and European arrest warrants.
Territorial scope
We operate throughout Italy, with a strong presence in Lombardy, where we regularly assist clients in the provinces of Milan, Monza, Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Mantua, Pavia, Sondrio, and Varese. We also manage proceedings of interregional and international relevance, which require coordination with foreign judicial authorities.
Areas of practice
Offences against the person: homicide, personal injury and negligent injury, assault, road traffic homicide, failure to render assistance, driving under the influence, torture, genital mutilation, etc.
Offences against personal liberty: enslavement, kidnapping, abuse of authority, coercion, threats, human trafficking, undue influence, etc.
Sexual offences: sexual assault, harassment, revenge porn, aiding and exploiting prostitution, child prostitution, child pornography, sexual acts with minors, grooming, sextortion, deepnude, sexting, etc.
Offences against the family: stalking, domestic abuse, ill-treatment within the family, domestic violence, bigamy, incest, violation of family support obligations, abuse of vulnerable persons, child abduction, abuse of disciplinary authority, unlawful placement, etc.
Offences against honour: defamation, defamation through the press or online media, offences committed in written submissions or oral statements before judicial authorities, etc.
Property offences: fraud, robbery, extortion, usury, theft, misappropriation, handling of stolen goods, financial fraud, money laundering, self-laundering, fraudulent insolvency, offences involving cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and blockchain technologies, etc.
Drug-related offences (Presidential Decree 309/1990): doping, cultivation, production, possession, trafficking, and distribution of narcotic substances, etc.
Preventive measures: legal assistance to individuals subject to personal or asset-based preventive measures, their heirs or successors, as well as third-party owners or co-owners of seized assets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a suspect and a defendant?
A suspect is a person under investigation during the preliminary phase. They become a defendant when criminal proceedings are formally initiated through an indictment, a criminal conviction decree, or a direct summons to trial.
When can the dismissal of proceedings be requested?
Dismissal may be sought when the alleged facts do not exist, do not constitute a criminal offence, are not attributable to the suspect, or where there is insufficient evidence to support prosecution at trial. It is essential that defence submissions are filed within the applicable deadlines.
How do defence investigations work?
Defence investigations allow counsel to gather evidence favourable to the client through private investigators, technical experts, and witnesses. They must comply with the procedural requirements set out in the Code of Criminal Procedure in order to be admissible in court.
What rights does the injured party have in criminal proceedings?
The injured party is entitled to be informed of the proceedings, access case files, appoint legal counsel, file a civil claim for damages, and appeal an acquittal decision.
What does filing a civil claim involve?
It allows the person harmed by the offence to seek compensation for damages within the criminal proceedings, avoiding the need for separate civil litigation. Strict deadlines and formal requirements apply, and legal representation is mandatory.
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