A critical view of the actions of the judiciary, passion and involvement in your case are characteristic of our actions as a criminal lawyer. Because anyone suspected of a crime has the right to the best defense! That's what we stand for.
Everyone has the right to a good defense. Maartje Schaap criminal lawyers is the largest specialized criminal law firm in Groningen and offers legal assistance during the entire criminal process. From a conversation before and during the interrogation up to and including the hearing. We do not discriminate according to suspicion and are always 100% committed to the interests of our client. Our lawyers are all very experienced and fully specialized in criminal law. If you are a victim or surviving relative of a victim, we will also help you. We point out your rights and can submit a compensation claim on your behalf.
Our advice is always to contact us at the earliest possible stage. We are happy to provide you with good advice. In addition, we also assist you during police interrogations or if you have received a summons from the Public Prosecution Service during a hearing. Victims are also assisted by us.
Have you received a letter from the Public Prosecution Service or the police and are you unsure about the steps that can be taken? Or do you have other criminal legal questions? Visit our office at Nieuwe Boteringestraat 5 in Groningen!
Founded in 2000
50 people in their team
Every citizen must comply with the rules as described in the law. Anyone who does not comply with these rules commits a criminal offense and comes into contact with criminal law: the jurisdiction that deals with criminal offenses.
If you have committed a crime, you will be punished for it. The severity of this punishment depends on the nature and seriousness of the offence. Criminal offenses can be divided into two categories: misdemeanors (serious crimes) and offenses (minor crimes). More serious offenses are of course also more severely punished.
Suspected of a criminal offense?
If you are suspected of committing a criminal offence, you will first have to deal with the police and the Public Prosecution Service. They investigate the committed offense and you as a suspect. The public prosecutor leads this investigation and decides whether and when your case will go to court. If this is the case, you will receive a summons from the Public Prosecution Service. This describes in legal terms what criminal offense you are suspected of and where and when your case will be heard by the court.
When you receive a summons, it is very important to immediately obtain legal assistance from an expert lawyer. You should be assisted in the best possible way. The criminal lawyers of Maartje Schaap Strafrecht offer you assistance at a high legal level. We discuss the file and prepare you for the court hearing. If possible, attempts will be made to persuade the Public Prosecution Service to proceed with a dismissal: the decision not to prosecute you further.
