The law firm DEBUISSON & Associés, specialising in criminal defence, operates in Toulouse and Paris, providing legal representation to individuals accused of committing criminal offences. Whether they are defendants or accused persons, the firm offers its expertise to defend those under investigation or facing charges. The firm’s criminal defence services, led by Maître Pierre DEBUISSON, a renowned attorney with extensive experience in high-profile criminal cases, extend across France.
The clients represented by the DEBUISSON & Associés Law Firm may be summoned to appear before the Criminal Court in various circumstances. This may include a summons issued by a judicial police officer (COPJ) following police custody, an order referring the case to the Court (ORTC), or in the context of an appearance in a Court for an admission of guilt procedure (CRPC).
Maître DEBUISSON, as a criminal defence lawyer, also represents a significant number of incarcerated individuals, whether they are under judicial examination, accused people referred by an indictment order (OMA) issued by the investigating magistrate, or final convicts.
When defendants or accused individuals are brought to court in handcuffs to face trial before the Tribunal correctionnel in Toulouse or the Cour d’assises in Paris, the defence team’s mission is to prepare them for the trial. Then, they defend their clients with vigour and compassion throughout the trial process.
Prior to the hearings, the defence lawyers also examine the case for any procedural irregularities and apply for release where appropriate.
To prepare clients for their hearings or to advocate for their release, Maître DEBUISSON and his team frequently visit clients in maisons d’arrêt (remand centres for defendants who are awaiting trial or whose sentence has not been finalised) located in Paris, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Albi, Montauban, and Carcassonne.
It is essential to remember that, irrespective of the crime or offence committed, criminal defence attorneys do not pass judgment on their clients; rather, they offer legal support and, most importantly, provide a human touch. They collaborate with clients to develop the best defence strategy, carefully review case files, and help prepare them to speak before the magistrates. As hearings are often brief, the manner in which the defendant presents themself can be crucial.
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In criminal trials, whether before the Criminal Courts (Cour d’assises or Tribunal correctionnel), pleading is a central aspect of the defence. The primary concern of the criminal defence lawyer is to persuade the judges to show leniency towards their client. The lawyer must be truthful while highlighting the challenges and hardships that have shaped their client's life. Persuasion is key, and the defence attorney must blend logical reasoning with emotional appeal to ensure a fair and proportionate view of their client's criminal responsibility in light of the prosecutor's demands.
Oratory is an art in itself, often representing the pinnacle of human intellectual expression. A lawyer must carefully select their words, structure their arguments, and deliver them fluently, using language that is clear yet rich in nuance. The lawyer must also master the use of silences, pacing, and tone. Commanding the courtroom requires not only skill in rhetoric but also a strong presence, with direct eye contact with the magistrates. Few professions demand such a wide range of abilities to be employed simultaneously by one individual.
In summary, criminal defence is a passionate and deeply rewarding profession, rich in human interaction. It is also extraordinarily challenging, as it involves confronting the stark realities of the legal system. It requires an immense fighting spirit and dedication.
Each criminal defence lawyer in Paris or Toulouse defends their clients before the Criminal Court with professionalism and humanity, regardless of the crime, whether it be murder, assassination, armed robbery, drug trafficking, theft, assault, rape, fraud, or any other criminal offence.
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