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LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Defense at First Instance Court

I craft the defense, challenge evidence, run hearings and aim for acquittal or mitigation. Clear process and strict timing control.

Time and cost agreed before we start.

Yaroslav Havryliuk

Lawyer · Vinnytsia and online

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FROM PRACTICE

How similar questions were resolved

Evidence from a flawed search excluded

THE SITUATION

Search conducted with breaches. Core evidence came from it

WHAT WAS DONE

  • Analysed the protocol and search video
  • Filed a motion to recognise evidence as inadmissible
  • Cross examined witnesses and the investigator

RESULT

Key evidence excluded. Charge reclassified to a softer one

Witness testimony impeached

Single witness produced conflicting statements

Result

Testimony deemed unreliable. Charge dismissed by the court

Non custodial sentence instead of prison

Prosecution asked for real imprisonment

Result

Probation and a fine. No imprisonment

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YOUR SITUATION

When to get in touch

  • I handle your case at first instance. I test evidence admissibility, plan examinations and counter examinations, and sequence procedural steps. I file motions, objections and an alternative narrative. The goal is simple. Win the case or minimise consequences.

SCOPE OF ASSISTANCE

How we can help

  • Review the file and test every piece of evidence for admissibility
  • Draft an examination and cross plan with key theses
  • Move to exclude inadmissible evidence
  • Shape closing arguments and sentencing strategy

BEFORE YOUR ENQUIRY

Your questions answered

How is the scope and cost agreed?

We discuss the documents, the task and the available format before starting work.

What determines the cost?

The cost depends on the documents, the task and the stage of the matter. We agree the scope before starting work.

Let’s start with your situation.

Request a consultation. We will agree the time, format and cost, then look at your question and documents.