Criminal proceedings

The cour d’assises has jurisdiction to try the most serious felonies.

In this context, the court is composed of both professional judges and jurors drawn from society.

A hearing before the cour d’assises follows specific rules (presence of witnesses and experts, duration of the hearing, etc.).

Oreste law firm’s lawyers regularly appear before the cour d’assises, representing either the defendant or the victim.

The departmental criminal court primarily hears cases of rape and armed robbery.

Unlike the cour d’assises, the Departmental Criminal Court is composed exclusively of professionnal judges.

Oreste law firm’s lawyers regularly appear before the criminal court, representing either the defendant or the victim.

Alongside the investigation into the merits of the case, the issue of the accused’s freedom or detention is always crucial.

When a committal order is issued, a request for release can be filed at any stage of the proceedings.

Such a step requires careful consideration and preparation to have a chance of success.

Oreste law firm’s lawyers make every effort to secure the release of their clients.