Our office offers a wide array of services that cover all areas of criminal law, both in national and international scale.
Representation before the European Court of Human Rights, both for cases that constitute an abrupt violation of the European Convention on Human Rights, such as the illegal –due to the inhuman conditions detected in establishments- detention of imprisoned individuals, and for cases where the national judge deviates from the principle of fair trial, such as in cases where totally legal defenses are rejected without any justification. In both scenarios, there is no alternative solution than the undertaking of such cases by the European Court of Human Rights. Thus, throughout this difficult procedure, we stand by our clients defending their established rights.
Representation in the framework of the execution of a European arrest warrant or in extradition procedure. It is a very difficult task to find a balance point between the international cooperation (particularly when taking into account the principle of mutuality within the EU) and the protection of the rights of the surrended or extradited persons. Despite the constant case-law of the Greek Supreme Court that disrespects the human rights of the surrended/extradited persons, we are in the position to portray great achievements in this field. To us a threat aimed at the safety of an extradited person is not restricted in the categories of political criminals, but may also affect any group of people that suffers from arbitrary prosecutions, such as homosexuals in countries where homosexuality is treated as a crime. Furthermore, as harsh as the crimes, that have led to an extradition demand may seem, in any lawful state when grace is granted by the President of the Republic, it cannot be revoked.
Representation of clients in any criminal law case before Greek courts, at all stages of the procedure. Our office does not treat or envisage financial crimes as a typical and standardized procedure, given the fact that financial deficiency may affect the accused person’s state of responsibility. e.g.: a 90-year-old benefactor and well-respected businessman could not be targeted and qualified as a “financial criminal”, especially in the dusk of his life. Moreover, for any violent crime, such a homicide, we should take into consideration any special or singular motives that might have driven the perpetrator to commit these wrongful acts. Cybercrimes, due to their nature, could be committed literally by anyone, even if he/she is not aware of the wrongful character of his/her deeds.
In any crime, the human aspect is our main concern, and not the circumstantial and often misguiding context.
Representation before sports national and international courts. Sports justice is awarded by special national and international sports courts appointed for this particular purpose. Disciplinary sports law is tightly connected to criminal law. Gaming manipulation, illegal betting and doping constitute both criminal and disciplinary infringements. Our office specializes in in sports law by representing athletes, coaches and sports teams in any case involving sports justice, including representation before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Representation before the Greek Supreme Court.The procedure of the appeal in cassation is a very tricky one, therefore, truly skillful and well-mastered legal measures are required as the Supreme Court shows hesitance in the acceptance of the nullification of a prior court decision. e.g.:
The fixed jurisprudence of the Greek Supreme Court in the framework of the reason of the lack of justification assumes that only certain arguments and allegations of the accused should be reasoned by the court. Given the fact that the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights imposes the conduct of a proper examination of the submissions, arguments and evidence adduced by the parties, the appellant in cassation should lodge a claim not only based upon the lack of justification but also to the violation of the right to a fair trial due to the lack of reasoning justifying the denial of crucial arguments. This legal tactics activates the possibility of nullification of the decision due to the above-mentioned violation and reforms the jurisprudence of the Greek Supreme Court (See for example Decisions 1821/2016, 101/2018 of the Greek Supreme Court).
The lack of justification can be evoked either as a means of pressure for the reformation of the standardized jurisprudence of the Supreme Court or as a valid argument proving the violation of the fair trial principle and thus allowing to address the European Court of Human Rights. Many times, the Greek Supreme Court does not constitute the terminal point, but the starting line of the criminal procedure.