Criminal law
Whether it involves serious criminal offenses, personal allegations, scams, fraud, or ongoing investigations, every decision counts. The stakes are high and time is a critical factor.
In this type of context, improvisation has no place. In this type of context, improvisation has no place. A criminal defense requires rigorous technical mastery, in-depth knowledge of procedural rules, defense strategy guidelines, and a perfect understanding of the mechanisms of criminal procedure.
Acting quickly with an experienced criminal lawyer is always crucial for the outcome of criminal proceedings.
Sentinel Legal supports you in Geneva and Switzerland, whether you are the subject of a criminal investigation or affected by an offense, in matters relating to:
- General criminal law
- Economic criminal law
- Digital technology-related offenses
Our scope of practice notably includes:
General criminal law
- Offenses against life and physical integrity – E.g., homicide; bodily injury; threats; assault.
- Offenses against liberty – E.g., threats, coercion, false imprisonment, trespassing
- Offenses against honor – E.g., defamation, slander, libel
- Sexual assault
- Offense against the family – E.g., violation of a maintenance obligation
- Offense creating a collective danger
Economic criminal law
- Property offenses: E.g., fraud, theft, breach of trust, unfair dealing, embezzlement
- Corporate crimes and criminal liability of legal entities
- False in the headlines
- Money laundering
- Corruption
Offenses related to digital tools
- Computer and digital crimes – Par. e.g., unauthorized access to a computer system, data theft
- Scams, online fraud, financial scams
- Cybercrime and digital technology-related offenses
- Damage to online reputation
- Crypto, asset, and digital scams and fraud involving a blockchain project
Our scope of practice notably includes:
General criminal law
- Offenses against life and physical integrity – E.g., homicide; bodily injury; threats; assault.
- Offenses against liberty – E.g., threats, coercion, false imprisonment, trespassing
- Offenses against honor – E.g., defamation, slander, libel
- Sexual assault
- Offense against the family – E.g., violation of a maintenance obligation
- Offense creating a collective danger
Economic criminal law
- Property offenses: E.g., fraud, theft, breach of trust, unfair dealing, embezzlement
- Corporate crimes and criminal liability of legal entities
- False in the headlines
- Money laundering
- Corruption
Offenses related to digital tools
- Computer and digital crimes – Par. e.g., unauthorized access to a computer system, data theft
- Scams, online fraud, financial scams
- Cybercrime and digital technology-related offenses
- Damage to online reputation
- Crypto, asset, and digital scams and fraud involving a blockchain project
Our scope of practice notably includes:
General criminal law
- Offenses against life and physical integrity – E.g., homicide; bodily injury; threats; assault.
- Offenses against liberty – E.g., threats, coercion, false imprisonment, trespassing
- Offenses against honor – E.g., defamation, slander, libel
- Sexual assault
- Offense against the family – E.g., violation of a maintenance obligation
- Offense creating a collective danger
Economic criminal law
- Property offenses: E.g., fraud, theft, breach of trust, unfair dealing, embezzlement
- Corporate crimes and criminal liability of legal entities
- False in the headlines
- Money laundering
- Corruption
Offenses related to digital tools
- Computer and digital crimes – Par. e.g., unauthorized access to a computer system, data theft
- Scams, online fraud, financial scams
- Cybercrime and digital technology-related offenses
- Damage to online reputation
- Crypto, asset, and digital scams and fraud involving a blockchain project
Our scope of practice notably includes:
General criminal law
- Offenses against life and physical integrity – E.g., homicide; bodily injury; threats; assault.
- Offenses against liberty – E.g., threats, coercion, false imprisonment, trespassing
- Offenses against honor – E.g., defamation, slander, libel
- Sexual assault
- Offense against the family – E.g., violation of a maintenance obligation
- Offense creating a collective danger
Economic criminal law
- Property offenses: E.g., fraud, theft, breach of trust, unfair dealing, embezzlement
- Corporate crimes and criminal liability of legal entities
- False in the headlines
- Money laundering
- Corruption
Offenses related to digital tools
- Computer and digital crimes – Par. e.g., unauthorized access to a computer system, data theft
- Scams, online fraud, financial scams
- Cybercrime and digital technology-related offenses
- Damage to online reputation
- Crypto, asset, and digital scams and fraud involving a blockchain project
Key Strengths
1. Substantial criminal experience
Defense in complex and sensitive cases; knowledge of the inner workings of criminal justice
2. Expertise in digital law
In-depth understanding of digital environments and ability to grasp this type of mandate
3. Crisis management
Rapid response, strategic management of procedures, and risk anticipation at every stage of the case
Need criminal intervention?
Every criminal situation is unique. An initial discussion allows us to assess the issues, risks, and defense options in complete confidentiality.