Criminal Defense

Criminal cases touch the most precious of a person's possessions — liberty, reputation, and property — and therefore require precise defense and a capable statutory presence at every stage. At Salman Radad Aljuaid Law Firm, we undertake defense and pleading before the Criminal Court and represent the client before the Public Prosecution at both the investigation and prosecution stages — whether an accused whose rights we seek to protect and whose charge we work to dispel, or a victim for whom we pursue the private right.

We are keen for the defense to begin from the very first moment; the presence of the lawyer at the investigation stage before the Public Prosecution is often enough to shape the course of the case and safeguard the client's rights before it is referred to the court.

Overview

Jurisdiction in criminal cases is divided between the Public Prosecution as the body responsible for investigation and prosecution, and the Criminal Court as the body that adjudicates the case. Criminal defense requires a deep understanding of the nature of the charge, the elements of the offense, and the evidence presented, together with the ability to contest the accusation, refute its deficiencies, and highlight grounds for acquittal or mitigating circumstances. We handle every case with complete confidentiality and individual care that respects the particular circumstances of the client's position.

In criminal cases we also take into account their human and social dimension, balancing firm statutory defense with the pursuit of reconciliation or waiver of the private right whenever that serves the client's interest, since waiving the private right may ease the impact of the case in some matters.

The Cases We Handle

• Crimes and misdemeanors of all kinds.
• Cases of forgery, fraud, and swindling.
• Cybercrime.
• Narcotics cases.
• Assaults against persons and property.
• Pursuing the private right or defending against it.
• Waiver of the private right and reconciliation.

Stages of the Criminal Case

The criminal case passes through successive stages, beginning with the investigation before the Public Prosecution, where evidence is gathered, the charge is brought, and the accused is questioned — throughout which we ensure our client's presence, follow up on their proceedings, and safeguard their rights. The case then moves to the trial stage before the Criminal Court, where we plead, submit defenses and memoranda, and examine the evidence and witnesses. If judgment is rendered contrary to the client's interest, we undertake to appeal it before the competent court, seeking to achieve the best possible statutory outcome.

How We Help You

• Representing you before the Public Prosecution from the investigation stage and safeguarding your rights early.
• Preparing defenses and memoranda and pleading before the Criminal Court.
• Pursuing the private right or defending against it according to the client's position.
• Seeking reconciliation and waiver of the private right whenever it is in your interest, and lodging an appeal where needed.