Offices
Armenia 
Pre-Trial Representation
During the investigative stage, protection of rights can decisively influence the course and outcome of the case, as most evidence is gathered here. MB Legal’s attorneys deliver premium representation and defense for detainees, suspects, victims, witnesses, and corporate clients.
Two Forms of Participation
Representation
Acting for the victim, witness or other participant, safeguarding their rights and lawful interests.
Defense
Defending the detainee or accused, ensuring comprehensive protection at every procedural step.
Representation of Victims, Witnesses & Others (Pre-Trial)
Under the RA Criminal Procedure Code (CPC):
- A victim is any natural or legal person, the state, community or international organization that has suffered, or could have suffered, harm from the alleged crime.
- A witness is a person summoned to testify about facts relevant to the proceedings.
- A person involved in the proceedings — the judge, the public participant in the proceedings, the private participant in the proceedings, the person assisting the proceedings, the arrested person, the person who has submitted a report about a presumed offense, as well as any other person whose legitimate interests are affected by the procedural act.
"Protect Your Rights Before the Trial Begins
Our lawyers provide
- drafting and filing a crime report
- legal support while authorities prepare materials based on the report
- protection of victim’s interests during the investigation;
- court appeals against refusals to open a criminal case
- challenges to decisions terminating or refusing prosecution
- accompanying witnesses during interrogations
- defending witnesses from pressure, misinterpretation or procedural violations.
Defense of the Accused & Detainee
According to the RA CPC:
- An accused is a person against whom criminal prosecution has been initiated and no final decision has been taken.
- A detainee is a person deprived of liberty without a court order on reasonable suspicion of a crime or to bring them before a judge.
We offer:
- full defense of the accused/detainee;
- analysis of the charges and legal opinions on their validity;
- review of evidence and assessment of its admissibility, relevance and credibility under RA CPC, Cassation Court and ECtHR standards;
- development of a tailored defense strategy, lawful collection of exculpatory evidence;
- appeals against unlawful detention;
- attendance at interrogations and other investigative actions (search, seizure);
- challenges to illegal actions/decisions of investigators;
- appeals against bail or other restraints;
- protection of persons on the wanted list;
- appeals against covert investigative actions or operational-search measures;
- motions to lift asset freezes;
- Defense in surrender (extradition) proceedings;
- Appeal against judicial acts authorizing specific investigative actions (search, digital search, inspection of a dwelling, etc.);
- court petitions to return property seized without grounds.
MB Legal acts swiftly and effectively, securing full defense of every client’s rights at each step.