Criminal lawyer in Brussels

Criminal law cases judge whether a person is guilty of an offence under Belgian, European or international law. Depending on the type of offence, the case may be heard before one of the Belgian criminal courts.

The Litigius criminal hired by a victim will do its best to ensure that his client is properly compensated for the offense a civil claim concerns. His job is to prove the offence and the identity of the perpetrator and to assess the extent of his client’s loss.

The criminal lawyer instructed by the perpetrator (presumed or proven) of an offense will seek to obtain an acquittal or the lightest sentence possible, if possible with a suspended sentence. The lawyer then seeks to provide evidence of the innocence of his client or possibly evidence of extenuating circumstances that minimise the impact of the offence.

Criminal offences and courts in Belgium

At Litigius, criminal law is one of our specialties. Whether you are a civil party (victim) or the opposing party, we are here to defend your interests. Whether the offence is a contravention, a misdemeanour or a crime (i.e. a mild, medium or serious offence), we work on all types of criminal cases, for example in the following areas:

• Homicide
• Domestic violence
• Theft
• Attack
• Sexual attacks and rape
• Drug trafficking
• Fraud
• Fencing
• Traffic offence or traffic violation
• Road accident
• And many others. Feel free to tell us about your situation so that we can help you!

We accompany you and represent your interests in all criminal courts: Council chamber, grand jury, police court, criminal court, court, of assize Sentence Enforcement Court, etc.

Criminal law procedure in Belgium

When the police become aware of an offence, they investigate the facts in order to gather evidence and find the perpetrator. According to certain criteria, the investigation in the event of a crime or misdemeanour can be passed on to a public prosecutor or an examining magistrate. At the end of the criminal investigation, a decision is taken as to whether the case should be dismissed or if proceedings should be brought before a police court or a criminal court.

As soon as a criminal investigation is launched, it is advisable to be represented by a criminal lawyer, to verify compliance with procedures at all times. If there is any doubt at this level, your criminal Litigius lawyer can then appeal to have the conviction overturned for procedural breach.

If a criminal trial takes place, your Litigius criminal Lawyer will accompany you throughout the trial, whether you are a civil party (victim of the crime) or the accused. Our goal is to best defend your rights and your situation so that Justice is done, including by providing additional information during the trial (hearing new witnesses or other analyses).

After the judgment, the defendant always has the possibility of lodging an appeal, although they run the risk of an increased sentence if the appeal is rejected. It is therefore essential that a professional lawyer experienced in criminal law trials is there to advise you and inform you of the real risks of the appeal process.