Criminal Law Matters

Legal advice and representation at complaint, investigation, bail, trial, appellate and revisional stages of criminal proceedings.

FA Legal Point advises and represents accused persons, complainants and affected parties at different stages of criminal proceedings, subject to the nature of the allegations and the jurisdiction of the competent forum.

• Complaint and pre-FIR advice: Legal assessment of complaints, police applications, notices and available remedies before formal criminal proceedings commence.
• FIR and investigation proceedings: Assistance concerning registration of cases, investigation, statements, documentary evidence and applications before competent authorities or courts.
• Pre-arrest bail: Representation where arrest is apprehended and statutory requirements for extraordinary relief are alleged to exist.
• Post-arrest bail: Preparation and conduct of bail proceedings following arrest or detention.
• Remand proceedings: Representation during physical or judicial remand and challenges to unlawful or procedurally defective detention.
• Criminal trial: Representation involving charge, prosecution evidence, cross-examination, defence evidence, final arguments and legally maintainable acquittal applications.
• Appeals and revisions: Challenge to convictions, acquittals, sentences and criminal court orders before competent appellate or revisional forums.
• Cybercrime matters: Advice concerning unauthorized access, electronic fraud, impersonation, online harassment, privacy violations and unlawful electronic communications.
• Special criminal statutes: Representation in matters governed by special penal legislation, subject to expertise, forum and territorial jurisdiction.

Principal Legal Framework

Pakistan Penal Code, 1860; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898; Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984; Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016; and other applicable special laws.