Who has the right to invite a lawyer to defend the victim?

Pursuant to Article 62 of the 2015 Criminal Procedure Code on the rights and obligations of the victim when participating in proceedings in a criminal case, the victim during the criminal proceedings can protect his or her own rights and interests. benefit yourself or ask a lawyer to defend you.

Therefore, victims or their representatives have the right to invite a lawyer to protect their legitimate rights and interests in criminal cases.

Registration procedures protect the rights and interests of victims

Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 9 of Circular 46/2019/TT-BCA dated October 10, 2019 of the Ministry of Public Security regulating the responsibilities of the People's Police force in implementing the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code 2015 relating to ensuring the right to defense of people detained in emergency cases, people arrested in cases of red-handed crimes or wanted orders, people in temporary custody, suspects: protecting rights and interests legality of the victim, the litigant, the accused, or the person recommended for prosecution

When registering to protect legitimate rights and interests, the person protecting the victim's legitimate rights and interests must present the following documents:

The lawyer presents the Lawyer's Card with a certified copy and a lawyer's request to protect the legitimate rights and interests of the victim, litigant, accused person, or person proposed to be prosecuted;

The People's Defender presents the Identity Card or Citizen Identification Card with a certified copy and the People's Defender Appointment Document of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee and its member organizations. battle;

The representative of the victim, the litigant, the accused, or the person proposed to be prosecuted presents the ID card or Citizen Identification card with a certified copy and documents certified by the competent authority. authority regarding their relationship with the victim, the litigant, the accused, or the person recommended for prosecution.

The role of a lawyer protects the rights of the victim

Legal advice

·         Lawyers provide rights and legal advice to victims, helping them understand the legal process and related regulations. Attorneys also conduct research and collect evidence to support the victim's case, analyzing the evidence to build a strong case.

·         Consulting by a lawyer not only helps victims avoid legal risks but also ensures that they are treated fairly and according to the legal process. At the same time, the role of lawyers also makes an important contribution to maintaining and promoting fairness and transparency in the Vietnamese legal system.

Participate in the proceedings

·         Lawyers can engage in negotiations and conciliation efforts to resolve the matter peacefully before going to court. This can help reduce costs and time for both parties.

·         Lawyers ensure that victims are presumed innocent until proven otherwise, and that their rights are protected to the fullest. During trials, lawyers represent the victim, examine evidence, ask questions, and make legal arguments.

Lawyer services protect the rights of victims in criminal cases

·         Advise victims to clearly understand their legal rights and interests

·         Adviseregulations on taking statements from victims

·         Protect the legitimate rights and interests of victims during the investigation and trial process

·         Participate in the agency's summons and interrogation sessions with the victim

·         Assist the victim in collecting the most beneficial evidence.

The attorney will conduct extensive research, collect rigorous evidence, and develop a flexible legal strategy to ensure that the victim's rights are fully protected. Through dedicated advocacy and intelligent negotiation, lawyers not only help victims during the legal process but also assist them in achieving the fairest and most optimal results in the legal system. This contributes to building a society where every individual has their rights protected and respected.