Criminal Lawyers in India

The Department of criminal lawyers in India at RCIC aim at helping our clients in meeting the ends of justice. We listen to our client’s issues in an efficient manner and leave no stone unturned in helping them. We take up both defense and prosecution cases. We also take up specialized Criminal law cases that include white-collar crimes, drug-related crimes under the NDPS act, Hit and run cases, private defense cases, cyber offenses, offences against women, theft, etc. We are aware of the fact that criminal cases require expedient, effective, and timely solutions. We maintain a fiduciary relationship with our clients wherein they can share complete details on their case without hesitancy.  We provide cost-effective solutions and also excel in out of the court settlements.

Why We are one of the best Criminal Lawyers in India

Our criminal law practice has improved over time. Criminal litigation is an organic area that grows with time and experience. Our legacy and experience of more than 3 decades has built our strength and knowledge in this domain. We have a client-centric approach where we understand the case fully and help in providing a suitable remedy.  Our team of criminal lawyers in India has not only developed exceptional skills in legal research and knowledge but also have excelled in the art of legal drafting, advocacy and cross-examination.

Our team of lawyers play the following role in helping with Criminal law cases-

• Top-notch experience and a great legacy
• Work across various forums
• Devote extensive time to prepare for each trial and cross-examination
• Adept at legal drafting and case preparation
• Investigative approach
• In-depth knowledge of procedural and substantive laws
• A planned and strategic approach
• Flexible fees structure, transparent fees structure, no hidden cost
• Updated case record to monitor
• Wide range of lawyers to deal with different legal matters
• Result-oriented approach, ensuring a fair trial for client
• Provide parallel opinion in complex cases
• Expeditious case result
• Updated case laws

Some FAQs on Criminal Law

• What is bail and what are its types?

Bail is the release of the accused on signing a bond before the court has pronounced its judgment. It is available as a matter of right in bailable offenses and as a matter of discretion of the court in cases of nonbailable offenses. Criminal Law Firms in India

There are three types of bail-

1. Regular Bail
   

   An application for regular bail can be filed under Section 437 and 438 of CRPC, it is granted to the person who is in police custody, after arrest.

2. Interim Bail

   interim bail is granted to a person before the grant of the actual bail. It is granted before the application for anticipatory or regular bail is heard.

3. Anticipatory Bail:

   A person on the apprehension of his arrest can file an application for anticipatory bail. It is filed before arrest on the apprehension of it under Section 438 of the CRPC.

• Is getting a bail a fundamental right?

Bail can be granted to an individual after signing a bond and giving a confirmation that the accused will be present as asked on the particular time and date. In most cases, bail is granted after paying certain amount as a bail bond or security. Every individual has the right to file an application for bail but the grant of bail depends upon the discretion of the court. It has been ruled in many cases that bail is the norm and it should be denied in exceptional circumstances only. The grant of bail is on the discretion of the court and is granted by it after evaluating all the facts and circumstances of each case. Our Lawyers at RCIC, a leading Criminal Law Firms in India help its client in getting a bail. We have also argued in bail applications on behalf of our clients through video conferencing.

• What do you mean by plea bargaining?

Plea bargaining refers to bargaining for a lower punishment. If an accused goes for plea bargaining, he is awarded a lesser punishment for acceptance of his punishment. This provision is only applicable for offences that have a punishment for up to 7 years. It was added in CRPC to ensure speedy trial. We at RCIC, the best criminal Law Firms in India, provide effective solutions and show the right direction to the clients, so that can obtain a lesser punishment. Criminal Law Firm in India

• What rights are guaranteed to an accused in a criminal case by the Indian Legal System?

In our criminal justice, the accused is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. At the time of arrest, the accused has certain rights that include right to know the ground of arrest, right to human treatment, right to be aware that he has right to file an application for bail, right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hrs of arrest, right of the accused that his family must be informed about the arrest, women cannot be arrested before sunrise and after sunset, woman constable must be present at the time of arrest of a woman. Criminal Law Firm in India

Other rights of an accused charged with criminal offense comprise:

• Right to know the accusations and charges
• Right against illegal arrest
• Right against self-incrimination
• Right to be discharged in the absence of sufficient ground
• Right to Legal aid
• Right to cross-examine the witnesses
• Right against double jeopardy
• Right to be defended by a lawyer of choice
• Right to be present during and at trial
• Right against ex post facto law

We at RCIC, a leading criminal law firm in India, inform our clients about their rights and help them in obtaining justice if their rights have been violated.

• Whether perjury is a crime in India?

Furnishing false evidence or giving a false statement on oath with an ill intention before the court or a public authority constitutes the offense of perjury. Perjury has been dealt as an offence in many sections of IPC. It is important to understand what all amounts to perjury and also know the particular sections that deal with it. Criminal Law Firm in India

Our Practice Areas as Best Criminal Law Firms in India include-Bail

• Regular Bail
• Anticipatory Bail
• Appeal in High Court and Supreme Court against Rejection of Bail Application

FIR & COMPLAINTS

• Drafting and Filing of Complaints before the Police or Magistrate/Court
• Filing of First Information Reports (FIRs)
• Quashing of FIRs and Criminal Complaints under Section 482 by the High Court

APPEAL & REVISION

• Criminal Appeal
• Criminal Revision
• The appeal before the Hon’ble High Courts and the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India

OFFENCES AFFECTING BODY

• Murder
• Attempt to Murder
• Outraging Modesty of a Woman
• Stalking
• Dowry Death
• Hurt/Grievous hurt
• Kidnapping

PROPERTY

• Theft/Robbery/Extortion
• Cheating/Fraud/Forgery
• Criminal Breach of Trust
• Criminal Trespass
• Misappropriation of Funds
• Mischief

RELATED TO MARRIAGE

• Cruelty by Husband or His Family
• Bigamy
• Domestic Violence

OFFENCES UNDER OTHER CRIMINAL LAWS

• Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
• Juvenile Justice Act, 2000
• Narcotics & Drug violations barred by the Narcotics, Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
• Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
• Arms act, 1959
• Electricity Theft under Electricity Act, 2003
• Maintenance Claims under Section 125 of Cr.P.C., 1973
• Contempt of Courts Act, 1971

CHEQUE BOUNCE / DISHONOUR OF CHEQUES

• Criminal Proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

ECONOMIC OFFENCES

• SEBI Act, 1992
• FEMA, 1999

CYBER CRIMES

• Crimes under the Information Technology Act, 2000
• Fraudulent Financial Transactions
• Online Stalking