Criminal defence and written defence submissions
A criminal defence should focus on the allegation, the elements of the offence, evidence connecting the accused to it and the stage of proceedings. A hasty response or explanation inconsistent with the case documents can make the defence more difficult.
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A criminal defence should focus on the allegation, the elements of the offence, evidence connecting the accused to it and the stage of proceedings. A hasty response or explanation inconsistent with the case documents can make the defence more difficult.
Important aspects of this matter
Point 1
A careful study of the title of the charge, the complaint and the evidence presented against accused person
Point 2
Coordination of statements with documents and avoidance of contradictions at different stages of the proceedings
Point 3
Identifying objections concerning attribution of the conduct, elements of the offence, jurisdiction or admissibility of evidence
Point 4
Complying with the deadline for objections, appeals or other legal actions related to case decisions
Legal points and course of action
At the prosecutor’s-office stage, the focus is preliminary investigation and whether prosecution should continue. In court, evidence and substantive and procedural defences are assessed through judicial proceedings. The defence strategy may differ between stages.
Orders securing the accused’s appearance, summonses, service of documents and access to the case file each have their own rules. The appropriate step must fit the case’s actual circumstances and the competent authority’s directions.
Related topics
Challenging a non-prosecution order
The meaning of a non-prosecution order, the statutory deadline and competent authority for a challenge, preparation of the grounds, and the distinction between incomplete investigation and insufficient evidence.
Criminal breach of trust
The terms on which property or a document was entrusted, the obligation to return it or use it for a specified purpose, evidence, the distinction from debt and contractual disputes, and the complaint procedure.
sale or transfer of another person’s property under Iranian law
Elements of the offence, the transferor’s and transferee’s knowledge, ownership documents, the difference from an unauthorised transaction, and the route for a criminal complaint.
Theft
Theft complaints, proof of the taking of property, CCTV and witnesses, stolen property, types of ta’zir theft offences and key points for proceedings before the prosecutor’s office and court.
Relevant legal sources
Iranian Code of Criminal Procedure, as subsequently amended.
Iranian Islamic Penal Code, enacted in 1392 SH, as amended
This list identifies the principal legal provisions relevant to the page. The applicable law and amendments must be checked against the dates, subject matter and circumstances of each case.
The official texts and latest amendments are available in the National Database of Iranian Laws and Regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Methods of contact
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