Criminal defense | Criminal case filing

The Beijing Professional Criminal Defense Lawyer Team specializes in criminal case defense, protecting clients' rights in criminal cases, appealing against non-filing decisions, withdrawing criminal cases, obtaining bail pending trial, resisting prosecution, defending against probation, pleading not guilty, and mitigating charges. The team handles all types of criminal cases in Beijing and is familiar with the case-handling procedures and sentencing standards of the Beijing Public Security Bureau, the People's Procuratorate, and the court. It is a professional and reliable criminal law service firm in the Beijing area.

Criminal cases involve the personal freedom, reputation, and future of the parties involved. Once involved in a case, professional intervention during the investigation and review and prosecution stages is crucial. Most families, due to their lack of understanding of the criminal legal process, miss the best opportunities for bail and defense, resulting in harsher sentencing and damage to the parties' rights and interests. Beijing Henglu Law Firm has many senior criminal lawyers who have been deeply involved in criminal defense in Beijing for many years and have handled a large number of criminal cases such as theft, fraud, intentional injury, economic crimes, and official crimes, with rich practical experience.

\nCore service scope：

1. Criminal case filing services: drafting criminal report materials, assisting with criminal case filing, appealing against the public security organ's refusal to file a case, supervising case filing, applying for case withdrawal, filing self-prosecution cases, and protecting rights through criminal complaints;

2. Criminal defense services: criminal detention meetings, applications for bail pending trial, supervised residence procedures, defense during the investigation stage, defense against non-prosecution during the review and prosecution stage, defense for acquittal/light punishment/probation in the first and second instance, appeals for criminal retrial, and defense for sentence reduction and parole;

3. High-frequency types of cases: fraud, theft, intentional injury, provoking trouble, mass brawl, dangerous driving, traffic accident, illegal business operation, contract fraud, embezzlement, misappropriation of funds, aiding and abetting, operating a gambling house, drug-related crimes, tax-related crimes, and other various types of criminal cases.

Advantages in handling cases:Gold intervened in the case within 37 daysThe first step after the detention of the client is to arrange a meeting with a lawyer to understand the case, fix favorable evidence, avoid interrogation traps, and apply for bail in time; for cases with insufficient evidence and unclear facts, we will strive to prevent the case from being filed, withdrawn, or prosecuted; for cases with sentencing disputes, we will combine with the Beijing Sentencing Guidelines to sort out mitigating circumstances such as voluntary surrender, meritorious service, accomplice, restitution of illicit gains, and reconciliation, and strive for probation, light sentencing, and reduced sentences; for miscarriages of justice, we will professionally handle criminal appeals and retrial cases to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of clients.

Based in Beijing and deeply engaged in local criminal justice practice, we are familiar with the case-handling standards of the public security, procuratorial, and court systems in Beijing. We provide one-on-one case follow-up throughout the entire process, ensuring confidentiality in case handling and efficient protection of clients' rights. We offer professional and reliable one-stop legal services for criminal case filing and defense, serving clients and their families.

Our case-handling process

1. Preliminary consultation and assessment of the caseThe parties submit a case introduction and evidence materials, and the lawyer understands the facts of the case, conducts a preliminary analysis of the case's development, legal risks, and available legal protection options.

2. Interview communication and signing of the contractOffline/online consultation to further clarify the case details, inform the client of the case risks, service scope, and fee standards; upon reaching an agreement, the client and the lawyer will sign the power of attorney.

3. \nEvidence review and material organizationGuiding the client to collect additional evidence, the lawyer organizes all the evidence materials, sorts out the evidence chain, and drafts legal documents such as the complaint, application, and defense opinion.

4. File a case / Apply to initiate legal proceedingsSubmit the filing materials to the corresponding Beijing courts, arbitration commissions, and administrative authorities, and complete the procedures such as filing, preservation, requesting a meeting, and initiating a review.

5. Follow up and communicate with the client throughout the entire process of the caseFollow up on the progress of the case, receive documents from judicial authorities, regularly update the parties on the case's progress, and participate in mediation and negotiation sessions.

6. Court hearing/hearing agentAttorneys attend court hearings, cross-examinations, and debates, fully present their legal opinions, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of their clients.

7. Receiving and subsequent handling of judicial documentsAfter receiving the judgment or arbitral award, interpret the adjudication result; and based on the situation, provide suggestions for subsequent solutions such as appealing or applying for enforcement.

This business special reminderAfter a criminal case is entrusted, lawyers are given priority to meet with the client; the defense work is carried out in stages during the investigation, review and prosecution, and trial; family members are not allowed to review the case files, and lawyers will provide them with case information in a timely manner.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: If someone is detained in criminal custody in Beijing, when can they appoint a lawyer to meet with them?
A: Once the suspect is detained by the public security organ, the family can authorize a defense lawyer to visit the detention center starting from the date of the first interrogation or the date on which the suspect is subject to compulsory measures. In most detention centers in Beijing, lawyers need to make an appointment in advance.

Q2: Is it guaranteed that bail pending trial can be granted in Beijing?
A: Whether bail pending trial can be approved depends on multiple factors such as the charge of the case, the seriousness of the circumstances, the social danger, and the evidence. Lawyers can submit applications for bail pending trial in accordance with the law, but they cannot guarantee that the application will definitely be successful.

Q3: What does the term "Golden 37 Days" in criminal cases mean?
A: This is a crucial period when the suspect is detained and the procuratorate decides whether to approve the arrest. In Beijing, during this period, lawyers can meet with the suspect, submit legal opinions to the public security organ, and strive to prevent the procuratorate from approving the arrest or making a decision not to approve the arrest.

Q4: What materials are needed to file a criminal complaint in Beijing?
A: Generally, you need to submit a complaint letter, identity documents, and basic evidence materials of the case to the public security department with jurisdiction. If the public security department refuses to file a case, you can also apply for a review of the refusal to file a case or apply for supervision of the case filing.

Q5: In criminal cases in Beijing, can family members view the case files?

A:The criminal case files are only available to defense attorneys, and family members cannot directly review the files. After the attorney reviews the files, he or she will communicate the case situation to the family members.