Town served · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Criminal lawyer in Salé
Criminal law: the firm assists residents and companies of Salé, from the first consultation to enforcement.
The firm assists and defends people under investigation or prosecution, as well as victims, at every stage of criminal proceedings: investigation, police custody, judicial investigation, trial and appeals. We act quickly when the situation requires it, and help victims file complaints and obtain compensation.
- Filing complaints with the public prosecutor and joining proceedings as a civil party
- Assistance for victims of violence, fraud or breach of trust
- Bounced cheques, forgery and economic offences
- Applications for provisional release
- Alternative sentences (Law No. 43-22): applications and follow-up
Competent courts
For a matter concerning a resident of Salé, the following courts normally have jurisdiction:
- Court of First Instance of Salé (including its Family Justice Section)
- Court of Appeal of Rabat
Matters we handle there
Many Salé residents work in Rabat, which leads to employment law cases and commuting or road traffic accidents. The large housing estates and the medina give rise to disputes over co-ownership, leases, joint ownership and inheritance. Family matters (divorce, maintenance, custody) are heard by the Family Justice Section of the Salé court, while commercial and administrative disputes go before the specialised courts in Rabat.
How a matter unfolds
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Prompt action
We find out the facts, contact the relevant authorities and assist the person as soon as the law allows.
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Case review
We analyse the police reports, the case documents and the evidence to build the defence or the complaint.
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Defence at trial
We plead before the criminal court, make the relevant applications (provisional release, procedural irregularities, reclassification) and defend the victim's interests where applicable.
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After the judgment
We consider whether to appeal and follow the execution of the sentence, including applications for alternative sentences where the law allows.
Frequently asked questions
How do you file a criminal complaint in Morocco?
A complaint can be filed with the public prosecutor at the competent court, or with the police or gendarmerie. For certain offences, the victim can also refer the matter to the investigating judge through a complaint with a civil party claim. A well-drafted complaint, accompanied by the available evidence (medical certificate, documents, witnesses), helps the investigation.
What are the alternative sentences introduced by Law No. 43-22?
Law No. 43-22 allows the court to replace certain prison sentences with alternative sentences: community service, electronic monitoring, restriction of certain rights or supervision, treatment or rehabilitation measures, and day fines. They do not apply to all offences and require the legal conditions to be met. A lawyer can ask the court for them where the case lends itself to it.
Other practice areas for residents of Salé: Business and company law, Administrative law, Real estate and land law, Divorce and family law, Employment law, Debt recovery, Estates and inheritance, Accidents and compensation and Moroccans abroad and international matters.
Criminal law, elsewhere in and around Rabat: Rabat, Hay Riad, Agdal, Souissi, Hassan, L'Océan, Yacoub El Mansour, Youssoufia, Takaddoum, Hay Nahda, Témara, Harhoura, Skhirat, Aïn Aouda and Kénitra.
Let's talk about your situation.
The firm receives you Monday to Friday, by appointment.