Criminal law in Estonia

professional and reliable defence in criminal cases

Have you encountered criminal proceedings in Estonia?

Stella Einla Law Firm offers expert defence in criminal proceedings based on long-term experience and in-depth knowledge of legal practice. We defend private individuals and legal entities by applying a strategic approach and clear analysis of facts and procedural errors.

Relevance and expertise in numbers and facts

1. Severity of crimes: serious crimes, or crimes of the first degree, are punishable in Estonia by imprisonment for up to five years.

2. Ensuring the rights of the accused: presumption of innocence, right to defence, lawful collection of evidence – fundamental principles of criminal procedure (https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/105072025009 , https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/111042025002 , https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/105072025014)

What we do for you

1. Analysis and strategic defence

We analyse the situation and the materials of the case: evidence, procedural violations, and the possibility to terminate the proceedings against the client or to mitigate the punishment.

We devise an individual defence strategy, taking into account the severity of the accusation and the specifics of the case.

2. Representation – from investigation to court proceedings

Participation in interrogations and court hearings.

Preparation and submission of complaints, petitions, and appeals.

Processing of evidence and documents.

3. Defence of companies and private individuals

We have successfully defended clients on charges related to fraud, financial, violent, IT and drug crimes.

How we can help you

Preparation of legally accurate procedural documents: complaints, claims, applications.

Representation before courts of first and second instance.

Transparent explanation of the legislation, applicable articles of the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Support at all stages – both pre-trial and during court proceedings.

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