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Coming into contact with the police as a suspect is not a pleasant experience. In almost all cases you are therefore better off engaging a good criminal law lawyer. And the consequences of a trial can be drastic for you. Varying from a criminal record or fine to imprisonment. The punishment that can be imposed depends on the crime of which you are suspected, but also your past. If you have been previously arrested for a crime, that can work against you. The police may have a very strong case. For example, if you have been arrested at the scene of the crime. It may also be that the police want to question you on the basis of testimonials or video images of you in the event of a crime.

Do not think too lightly about an arrest or questioning by the police. In any case, do not make an incriminating statement against yourself. It is better to invoke your right to remain silent than to make an incriminating statement, no matter how innocent the statement may seem. This is because it is difficult to withdraw statements that you have given earlier at a later stage in the process. Fortunately, the experienced and expert lawyer of Van der Eijk & Van de Weerd Advocaten is ready to help you shape your defence.

It is also possible that you have already been questioned by the police as a suspect. And that as a result of this you have received a summons from the Public Prosecutor and must prevent. You may have been summoned to appear in court, before the police judge or before the multiple chamber. The subpoena is an important document in criminal prosecution. The summons states for which offense you have been designated as a suspect. Usually the text of the summons is somewhat "vague", so that the Public Prosecutor has room to finalize his case when the case goes to court. However, it enables our criminal law lawyers, with the summons in hand, to request the documentation of the crime or criminal case, as well as your criminal record. Read here about the summons and the place of the summons in the process.