Rabat district · Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
Criminal lawyer in Yacoub El Mansour
Criminal law: the firm assists residents and companies of Yacoub El Mansour, 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.
- 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
- Filing complaints with the public prosecutor and joining proceedings as a civil party
Competent courts
For a matter concerning a resident of Yacoub El Mansour, the following courts normally have jurisdiction:
- Court of First Instance of Rabat (including its Family Justice Section)
- Court of Appeal of Rabat
Matters we handle there
The most common matters concern the family (divorce for discord, maintenance, child custody), inheritance and the division of family homes, as well as disputes between landlords and tenants. Employees in the area often seek advice on dismissal or workplace accidents. Road traffic accidents and compensation are also frequent.
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 Yacoub El Mansour: 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, Youssoufia, Takaddoum, Hay Nahda, Salé, Témara, Harhoura, Skhirat, Aïn Aouda and Kénitra.
Let's talk about your situation.
The firm receives you Monday to Friday, by appointment.