Official Crime & Corruption Defense

Overview

Official crimes under Czech criminal law include bribery of public officials, accepting a bribe, abuse of official authority, obstruction of justice, and related offenses. These cases can involve police officers, judges, politicians, civil servants, and private individuals who are alleged to have offered or received corrupt payments.

Investigations in this area are often conducted by specialized anti-corruption units and may involve months or years of surveillance before any arrest or formal charge. The reputational and professional consequences of being named in such an investigation can be severe even before conviction.

Our Representation

We represent clients in official crime and corruption cases at all stages. Our legal assistance includes:

• advice at the first sign of investigation into official conduct
• representation during police questioning
• defense in bribery and corrupt payment cases
• challenging evidence gathered through surveillance or covert operations
• representation for police officers, officials, and politicians
• handling cases involving parallel disciplinary and criminal proceedings
• full trial representation and appeal

These are sensitive, high-stakes cases. We provide discreet and thorough defense, focusing on protecting the client's rights at every stage of proceedings.

Foreign Clients

Foreign business representatives operating in Czech Republic can sometimes become implicated in bribery investigations involving domestic officials. We advise foreign individuals and companies in English, Polish, French, and German and help them understand their position and options.