Property Crime Defense

Overview

Property crimes are among the most commonly prosecuted offenses in the Czech Republic. They range from petty theft to large-scale fraud, embezzlement, misappropriation, criminal damage, burglary, and receiving stolen goods. The severity of the charge — and the potential sentence — depends heavily on the value of property involved, the method used, and whether the accused acted alone or with others.

Even where the facts seem clear-cut, there is often room for legal argument about intent, valuation, procedural irregularities, or mitigating circumstances. A well-prepared defense can significantly affect the outcome.

Our Representation

We represent clients in property crime cases at all stages of the proceedings. Our legal assistance includes:

• advice during police questioning
• review of evidence including financial documents and CCTV footage
• defense in theft, fraud, embezzlement, and misappropriation cases
• challenging the valuation of alleged losses
• negotiating with prosecutors on alternative resolutions
• representation at trial and sentencing
• appeals against conviction or disproportionate sentence

We examine every aspect of the prosecution's case — from the legality of the investigation to the reliability of individual pieces of evidence — and build a focused defense strategy.

Foreign Clients

Foreign nationals accused of property offenses in the Czech Republic may face additional consequences such as deportation or a ban on re-entry. We advise foreign clients in English, Polish, French, and German, and help them navigate both the criminal proceedings and any related immigration consequences.