Practice area · Criminal law

Criminal lawyer in Ghent

Advocatenkantoor Amber Nabli assists suspects, defendants and victims in criminal cases — from the initial police questioning to the hearing before the criminal court (correctionele rechtbank) and on appeal.

Every case is thoroughly prepared, with a personal and discreet approach.

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Tailored assistance

For suspects and victims alike

Whether you are suspected of an offence or have been the victim of one, criminal proceedings have far-reaching consequences. The firm defends your interests, whichever side you are on.

Suspect or defendant

Have you been called in for questioning, are you suspected of an offence or have you been summoned? The earlier a lawyer is involved, the better your defence can be prepared.

Preparation for and assistance during police questioning
Follow-up during the investigation
Defence before the council chamber (raadkamer), the court that rules on pre-trial detention and decides whether a case goes to trial, and before the indictment division of the court of appeal
Defence before the criminal court
Assistance on appeal

Victim

Have you been the victim of an offence? The firm helps you assert your rights as a victim and claim compensation for your loss.

Filing a complaint with the police or the public prosecutor's office
Joining the proceedings as a civil party (burgerlijke partij)
Assessing and claiming compensation
Assistance at the hearing

Good to know

Victim? Your family liability insurance can cover the costs

Did you know that, as a victim, you can call on our firm through the legal expenses cover in your family liability insurance (familiale verzekering)? In that case, your lawyer's costs are — within the terms of your policy — paid by your legal expenses insurer.

You choose your own lawyer
We take full charge of communication with your insurer
Not sure whether your policy provides cover? We will be happy to look at it with you

Areas covered

Criminal cases in which the firm can assist

Below is an overview of some common criminal cases. Is your situation not listed? Feel free to contact us: the firm also handles other criminal cases.

Assault and battery

A fight in a bar, an argument that gets out of hand or an incident in the street: assault cases often arise unexpectedly. The circumstances in which the events took place, the severity of the injuries, medical certificates, witness statements and camera footage all play a major role in how the case is assessed.

As a suspect

Are you suspected of assault? The firm thoroughly examines the context, your version of events and the available evidence, for example whether you acted in lawful self-defence, so that your defence is well supported from the start.

As a victim

Have you been assaulted or injured? Have your injuries medically documented as soon as possible and keep all evidence. The firm helps you file a complaint, join the proceedings as a civil party and claim compensation for your physical, emotional and material damage.

Discuss your situation

Drug trafficking

Suspicions of drug trafficking are taken particularly seriously by the police and the public prosecutor's office. Such investigations often involve house searches, examination of mobile phones and sometimes pre-trial detention. Whether the facts are treated as trafficking or as possession depends on the specific circumstances, such as the quantities found and the other findings.

As a suspect

Are you suspected of drug trafficking? A swift and careful defence is essential, especially if you have been deprived of your liberty. The firm assists you during questioning, before the council chamber and before the criminal court, and examines whether the evidence was lawfully obtained.

As a victim

Have you suffered harm from drug-related offences, such as threats, extortion or violence? The firm helps you file a complaint, join the proceedings as a civil party and claim compensation for your loss.

Discuss your situation

Drug possession

Even possessing a small amount of drugs is a criminal offence in Belgium. Possession for personal use is, however, treated differently from trafficking. How a case is dealt with depends on factors such as the type of substance, the quantity, the circumstances and your history.

As a suspect

Were drugs found in your possession? The firm examines whether the check, the search of your person or the search of your home was carried out correctly and whether the facts are correctly classified in law, and works with you on a defence that takes your personal situation into account.

As a victim

Were you drugged without your knowledge, for example through a spiked drink on a night out? See a doctor or go to a hospital as soon as possible and file a complaint. The firm assists you as a victim and helps you claim compensation for your loss.

Discuss your situation

How we work

Assistance at every stage

Criminal proceedings go through several stages. The firm can assist you at every stage.

Questioning
In many cases, you have the right to a confidential consultation with a lawyer before questioning and to a lawyer's assistance during it. You are not obliged to incriminate yourself, and what you say at that stage can carry great weight later.
Judicial investigation & council chamber
Follow-up of the investigation, access to the case file, requests for additional investigative steps and defence before the council chamber and the indictment division, for example regarding pre-trial detention or the decision on whether the case goes to trial (regeling van de rechtspleging).
Criminal court
Thorough preparation of the case, tailored written submissions and oral argument — acting for the defendant or on behalf of the civil party.
Appeal
Do you disagree with the judgment? The firm discusses with you whether an appeal is worthwhile and continues to defend your interests before the court of appeal.

Need help with a criminal case?

Contact us without obligation. The sooner you seek legal advice, the better your interests can be defended from the start.

Consultations in Dutch, French, English and Arabic. Representation in court in Dutch and French.

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Criminal lawyer in Ghent

For suspects and victims alike

Suspect or defendant

Victim

Victim? Your family liability insurance can cover the costs

Criminal cases in which the firm can assist

Assault and battery

As a suspect

As a victim

Drug trafficking

As a suspect

As a victim

Drug possession

As a suspect

As a victim

Assistance at every stage

Questioning

Judicial investigation & council chamber

Criminal court

Appeal

Need help with a criminal case?

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