Criminal law / Social criminal law
Criminal law / Social criminal law
The Criminal Law Department consists of an extensive team of experienced specialists who enjoy an excellent reputation with the courts.
In 2017, the firm was voted "Criminal Law Firm of the Year in Belgium. The crowning achievement of a special eye for detail and a thorough knowledge of the case that typifies our criminal lawyers.
The criminal justice team
Bannister Lawyers has already acted in several high-profile lawsuits. However, the press will only be sought if your case benefits from it. Discretion is highly valued.
The criminal law team provides assistance and representation in criminal litigation for both (alleged) perpetrators and victims of crimes.
Both during the course of the criminal investigation, and during the actual proceedings, Bannister Lawyers will assist you. The team also provides assistance during police interrogation.
Expertise Criminal Law
The team has also built up extensive experience in (inter)national legal assistance in criminal matters (extraditions etc.) and in bringing actions before the European Court of Human Rights.
Our criminal lawyers are members of the European Criminal Bar Association which unites them with the top European criminal lawyers.
Some examples of specific situations where our team can provide you with assistance:
- You are the subject of a criminal investigation;
- You received an invitation to interview with the police;
- A search of your home took place
- You became a victim of a crime;
- You were summoned to the Correctional Court;
- You were sentenced to prison;
- ...
Social criminal law
Social criminal law sanctions violations of social legislation on a criminal level. Due to increasingly severe penalties, specialized post-inspection counseling is essential. Bannister Lawyers provides assistance during a hearing before the social inspection and the police, guides you through the administrative or criminal investigation, and defends your interests before the correctional court.
On the following websites you can obtain more detailed information about the substantive operation our criminal justice department:
