Criminal offenses are punished in accordance with the amended 1959 Penal Code in Cyprus. Most crimes that occur in this country are related to violence, finances, and also to cyber activities.
Below, our criminal lawyers in Cyprus explain how they can help you if you are accused of any of the offenses falling under this law. We are also at the service of victims of offenders.
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Legal support in common criminal offenses in Cyprus
To help you understand how our law firm in Cyprus can assist, here is a profile of the criminal activities that occur in this country more often than others:
- financial crimes, which take various forms nowadays;
- fraud, especially via the Internet;
- forgery;
- drug-related crimes.
Also, considering Cyprus is a gateway that many non-EU citizens use to enter the European Union, human trafficking stands out from other criminal activities.
No matter the type of accusations you face, you can rely on our Cypriot criminal lawyers for representation. If you need legal services in Bulgaria or other countries, we can put you in touch with our local partners.
Guidance on financial crimes in Cyprus
Financial crimes occur at the company level most of the time. They can be committed by employees, directors, or even by outsiders, thus affecting many parties. Our criminal lawyers in Cyprus can represent you no matter the side of the law you are on. We are prepared to offer legal advice and representation in:
- embezzlement;
- tax fraud;
- insider trader;
- insurance fraud, etc.
Our attorneys in Cyprus can:
- represent you during questioning, if you are arrested;
- apply for release on bail, if the case requires;
- review your case before being taken to court;
- offer court representation.
We are also at the service of victims of such crimes if they need representation in filing a police complaint, gathering evidence to support their case, and preparing for the offense if it reaches court.
Assistance in cybercrimes in Cyprus
Frauds committed via the Internet are often encountered in Europe, and Cyprus is no exception. If until a few years ago older people were the favorite victims of offenders, nowadays, anyone can be a prey of cyber attackers. However, our criminal lawyers in Cyprus do not address victims only, they can also prepare a defense for those facing such allegations.
We are up to date with the latest legal developments in this field, and we can offer support that helps you receive a minimum sentence, or even shows you are innocent. So, do not waste time before asking for specialized assistance.
Legal representation in violent offenses in Cyprus
Our Cypriot lawyers are also at the service of those accused or who want to press charges for violent crimes. Among these, here are some of the most met in Cyprus:
- property theft;
- burglary;
- robbery;
- traffic offenses, among which drink and driving is quite met.
Our criminal lawyers in Cyprus can offer representation when taken into police custody, but also if presented before a court of justice. Some of these enter the category of misdemeanours, so if you want to make sure you benefit from proper legal advice in order to reduce your sentence or even escape with a fine, you can rely on us.
Criminal activity statistics in Cyprus
Compared to other European countries, Cyprus continues to have a relatively low crime rate. The data gathered by the Cypriot Statistics Office supports this affirmation as follows:
- at the level of 2022, there were 5,402 cases presented to the police, all categorized as serious offenses;
- 39,8% of them were related to crimes against properties;
- 4,868 of the victims were natural persons, while 1,053 of them were companies.
Our lawyers can also help foreign investors who want to run a business here to purchase a shelf company in Cyprus.
If you need representation in a criminal offense, feel free to contact our law firm in Cyprus.