Criminal Law and Defense

I focus on comprehensive defense in criminal matters, particularly economic and white-collar crime. I represent clients in all stages of criminal proceedings – from the pre-trial phase before law enforcement authorities to proceedings before ordinary courts, the Supreme Court, the Constitutional Court, and the European Court of Human Rights. Besides trial defense, I handle motions for parole, commutation of sentences, and expungement of criminal records. I also provide expert criminal law consultations, including the drafting of criminal complaints.

Personal Rights Protection and GDPR

I provide specialized legal services regarding the protection of personal rights and personal data (GDPR). I focus on defense against unauthorized interference with fundamental rights, specifically the right to privacy, freedom of speech, and the right to information. I secure the protection of reputation and offer targeted legal assistance to journalists and publicists. I also offer comprehensive legal consultations concerning data protection.

Employment Law

I provide employment law counseling to clients ranging from employees to employers. I represent them in labor disputes and offer expert consultations aimed at the prevention and effective resolution of conflicts. I focus on matters related to the termination of employment, particularly notices of termination and immediate dismissal, claiming severance pay, discrimination, and resolving disputes arising from non-compete clauses.

Civil Disputes

I offer legal consultations and represent clients in both the pre-litigation and litigation phases of private law disputes. I primarily focus on complex cases concerning compensation for damages, recovery of unjust enrichment, and debt collection, representing both plaintiffs and acting as defense counsel for defendants. A significant part of my practice involves intellectual property protection and defense against unfair competition, counterfeits, and deceptive advertising. In insolvency proceedings, I manage the filing of claims and representation in incidental disputes over the scope of the bankruptcy estate. I also draft extraordinary appeals – recourses to the Supreme Court and constitutional complaints.

Injured Parties and Victims

I provide comprehensive legal assistance to injured parties, victims of crime, and particularly vulnerable victims, from the initial reporting to the final binding decision. Within adhesion proceedings (criminal proceedings regarding damages) and misdemeanor proceedings, I defend clients' rights against perpetrators and actively pursue compensation for material damage, recovery of unjust enrichment, and adequate financial satisfaction for non-material harm caused.

Online Rights Protection

I provide consultations and legal representation in cases of infringement of rights in the online environment, whether it involves cyberbullying, fraud, or unauthorized interference with personal rights on the internet. I enforce intellectual property rights in court and arbitration proceedings, where I primarily handle disputes over internet domains, cybersquatting, e-shop imitation, unauthorized redistribution, and the spread of counterfeits.

I received a police summons for an explanation

The police believe you can help clarify a matter they are investigating, which is why they want to speak with you. You may be classified as a potential witness or a suspect; this is typically not stated in the summons. It is advisable to prepare for a police interrogation to the extent possible and consider whether you have the right to refuse to testify. Everyone has the right to legal assistance, so it is highly recommended to consult an attorney and consider their presence during the explanation to protect your rights and explain the legal consequences of your statement. A poorly phrased answer can irrevocably damage your legal position.

I was formally charged by the police

The police authority believes it has gathered sufficient evidence to initiate criminal prosecution against you. A notification of charges is one of the most significant interferences with human rights. Based on this, provided legal conditions are met, the state is authorized to use a range of restrictions affecting personal rights (custody, seizure of assets, restrictive measures, etc.). Although the state provides an ex-offo (court-appointed) defense attorney for more serious crimes, the accused is obliged to pay the defense costs if convicted. Therefore, I always recommend choosing "your own" defense attorney—someone you fully trust to dedicate themselves entirely to your case.

The police detained or arrested my realtive

A partner, husband, wife, son, daughter, or sibling has been detained. In such a case, it is highly likely that your loved one will also be charged, and the police will file a motion for remand in custody. In this situation, a close person has the right to choose a defense attorney for the detained or remanded individual. A person deprived of liberty is highly vulnerable and finds it difficult to mount a full defense, especially if placed in custody. Law enforcement authorities can detain a person for up to 72 hours. During this time, the detainee is often repeatedly interrogated, marking a crucial phase where the defense strategy is formed. If custody is threatened, it is possible to ask the court to replace it with alternative measures (guarantees, bail, etc.), making cooperation between the attorney and the family essential.

I suffered damage or non-material harm due to a crime

You can register your claim for compensation of damages or non-material harm within the criminal proceedings, thereby avoiding the need to enforce the claim in civil courts. If the asserted claim is not unequivocally proven, the criminal court directs the injured party to file a civil lawsuit. Therefore, asserting a claim in criminal proceedings (adhesion proceedings) must be formulated timely and correctly so that the court has no choice but to grant your claim.

I need a defense attorney or legal representative, but I cannot afford one

The Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms guarantees everyone the right to legal assistance. If you are not eligible for an attorney by default (e.g., ex-offo), you can ask the court or another deciding authority to appoint an attorney for on for a reduced fee or free of charge, if you qualify. You must demonstrate your financial situation and/or show that the legal issue is too complex for you to handle alone. In certain cases, the Bar Association also appoints attorneys for legal aid. It is advisable to consult an attorney about whether you are entitled to free legal assistance to find the best solution that will not put you in a difficult financial situation.

I became a victim of a crime

The Czech legal system grants victims, their close relatives, and injured parties relatively extensive opportunities to enter the proceedings and influence the criminal process from the position of an injured party. Attorneys act as representatives of injured parties to defend their rights, whether it is the right to compensation for damages and non-material harm (e.g., pain and suffering) or other interests – typically protection from the consequences of the crime, protection against secondary victimization, or legal assistance consisting in insisting on a fair punishment for the perpetrator. These rights must be exercised properly and on time, otherwise, they may be forfeited. That is why consulting an attorney as soon as possible is crucial.

I am target of a lawsuit

The court has initiated legal proceedings against you based on a third party's motion. Within the court proceedings, you have the right to submit evidence in your defense and to argue in your favor. However, the judicial process is bound by strict deadlines, and missing some of them can have irreparable consequences, resulting in an unjustified loss of the case. For example, you must file a statement of opposition against a payment order within 15 days and substantiate it within another 30 days; otherwise, the court may issue a default judgment against you. Failing to meet the so-called concentration deadline can have similar effects. It would be a shame to lose a dispute solely due to a missed deadline, so it is advisable to seek legal representation and discuss the problem, at least generally, with an attorney.

I received a pre-action notice

A pre-action notice (letter before action) signals that someone is preparing to file a lawsuit against you in the coming days and typically believes they will be successful. At this moment, it is crucial not to delay and to consult an attorney on whether it makes sense to fight the case or try to negotiate a compromise. Based on the provided information, an attorney can identify the strengths and weaknesses of the case. In a lost dispute, the represented opposing party is entitled to ask the court to order you to cover the costs of the proceedings (especially court fees and legal representation costs). These costs range from lower tens of thousands in trivial disputes to hundreds of thousands or millions in complex, lengthy cases or high-value claims. It is essential not to underestimate the matter at the very beginning.

How to apply for parole

Every convicted person should have the opportunity to prove that there is no longer a reason to restrict their freedom and rights. That is exactly why there is an option to apply for conditional release (parole) from prison, or to apply for a waiver of another type of punishment. Sometimes, it is necessary to formulate the reasons correctly and present a compelling narrative so that the judge has no option but to grant the motion. The law also allows applying for the expungement of a criminal record to prevent unnecessarily reopening one's criminal past, for example, when looking for a new job where a clean criminal record extract is required.

Contact

Mgr. Jakub Klein, Attorney at Law

CBA Registration Number: 20910

Phone: + 420 736 696 789

E-mail: jakub.klein@akklein.cz

Administration E-mail: office@akklein.cz

Masarykovo nábřeží 246/12, 110 00 Prague 1

Data Box ID (IDDS): n5xrnkk

ID Number (IČO): 74817051