Town served · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Criminal lawyer in Skhirat
Criminal law: the firm assists residents and companies of Skhirat, 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.
- Applications for provisional release
- Alternative sentences (Law No. 43-22): applications and follow-up
- Appeals to the court of appeal and to the Court of Cassation
- Assistance during police custody and the preliminary investigation
- Defence before the court of first instance and the court of appeal
Competent courts
For a matter concerning a resident of Skhirat, the following courts normally have jurisdiction:
- Court of First Instance of Témara (including its Family Justice Section)
- Court of Appeal of Rabat
Matters we handle there
Matters in Skhirat often concern property, from holiday homes to plots of land and property not yet registered, as well as inheritance and the division of family land. Residents also seek advice on family matters and compensation for road traffic accidents, given the heavy traffic on the Rabat-Casablanca corridor. Local businesses turn to the firm for their contracts and debts.
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
Can you have a lawyer during police custody?
Yes, a person in police custody can ask for the assistance of a lawyer, under the conditions laid down by the Code of Criminal Procedure. The lawyer can speak with them, ensure their rights are respected and prepare the next steps. Contact the firm as soon as you learn of the measure.
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.
Other practice areas for residents of Skhirat: 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, Salé, Témara, Harhoura, Aïn Aouda and Kénitra.
Let's talk about your situation.
The firm receives you Monday to Friday, by appointment.