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Criminal Law & Defense
Criminal law is an independent branch of the unified legal system that
1. defines which socially dangerous acts constitute crimes;
2. sets out the types of punishment and other criminal-law sanctions for offenders;
establishes the grounds for criminal liability and the procedure and conditions for release from liability or punishment.
As a classic field of law, criminal law governs relations aimed at protecting the individual, their rights and freedoms, and the interests of society and the state from criminal encroachments.
The criminal-defense attorneys at MB Legal focus exclusively on this area and provide trusted, effective representation at both the pre-trial and trial stages. Our seasoned team defends clients in every phase—from the first interview and other investigative actions to hearings in courts of first instance, the Criminal Court of Appeal, and the Court of Cassation of the Republic of Armenia (RA)—in strict compliance with the RA Criminal Code and RA Criminal Procedure Code.
Forms of Participation in Criminal Proceedings
There are two principal ways we act in a criminal case:
Representation
Our criminal lawyers speak on behalf of the victim, witness or any other participant, asserting their rights and lawful interests during the pre-trial process.
Defense
We serve as defense counsel for the suspect or accused, guaranteeing full protection of their rights and interests throughout the entire criminal procedure.
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Representation of Victims, Witnesses & Other Parties at the Pre-trial Stage
The pre-trial phase often determines the outcome of the whole case. We safeguard your rights:
- before investigative bodies;
- at the National Security Service (NSS) and police;
- before tax and customs authorities;
- while appealing pre-trial acts;
- during investigative actions such as searches, arrests, interrogations;
- at bail-hearing sessions.
Defense of the Accused
We protect your interests in:
- Courts of first instance of general jurisdiction;
- the Anti-Corruption Court;
- the Criminal Court of Appeal;
- the RA Court of Cassation;
- special proceedings (e.g., bail reviews, asset-seizure cases, complaints against investigative actions);
any other legal process that may entail criminal liability.
Why Choose MB Legal for Criminal Defense
Our attorneys handle cases involving:
We also defend legal entities in criminal proceedings.
For corporate clients we provide:
representation within criminal proceedings (as victim, indirect defendant, etc.)
support and advice during in-company investigative actions (searches, seizures) and subsequent appeals
assistance with internal investigations, including anti-corruption inquiries
MB Legal stands with every individual and organization facing the most complex criminal challenges.