If you have been the victim of a criminal offence, Maître DEBUISSON’s criminal defence law firm is here to support and defend you before all French Criminal Courts, including those in Paris and Toulouse. Maître DEBUISSON and his team are by your side at every key stage of the criminal procedure, from assisting you during the judicial investigation to facilitating confrontations with the accused and providing representation during hearings before the Tribunal correctionnel (misdemeanours) or the Cour d’Assises (felonies).
With extensive experience in criminal law, Maître DEBUISSON fully understands the importance of having your status as a victim recognised, even before securing rightful compensation. His firm is committed to fighting for both of these objectives on your behalf.
Regardless of the crime you have been a victim of—whether it be theft, violence, fraud, sexual assault, or another offence—it is essential to know that you have rights which you should exercise. In this regard, the presence of an experienced criminal defence lawyer is invaluable.
Maître Pierre DEBUISSON, a criminal defence lawyer based in Toulouse, and his team are dedicated to guiding you through the complexities of the criminal proceedings. They offer passionate and humane advocacy to protect your interests and to secure fair compensation for the personal injury you’ve suffered.
As a victim of a criminal offence, you have the option to become a civil party (se constituer partie civile) either before the investigating judge or directly before the Criminal Court in Paris or Toulouse.
Once proceedings have commenced, it is strongly recommended that you seek the assistance of a criminal defence lawyer to assert your rights, particularly during the investigation phase. As the victim, you may request various actions from the investigating magistrate, such as expert assessments (e.g., DNA analysis, video surveillance review, telephone or computer forensics, or financial investigation), witness testimony, or even a confrontation with the perpetrator of the offence.
For a victim, being officially recognised as such is of utmost importance. The recognition of the victim status may arise from the conviction of the perpetrator or, in some cases, from the person responsible for your losses awarding you fair compensation through an amicable settlement.
The DEBUISSON & Associés Law Firm fights tirelessly across France, especially in Paris and Toulouse, for the recognition of this victim status. They know that the journey towards rebuilding your life begins with the acknowledgement of the harm you have suffered.
Choose the right defence
Are you looking for a lawyer competent in criminal or personal injury law in Toulouse or Paris? Contact DEBUISSON & Associés.
If you have been the victim of a criminal offence and have suffered personal injury, you may be entitled to compensation. This compensation can take the form of financial redress, either as a lump sum or an annuity. To secure this compensation, it will be necessary to provide documentation to substantiate the nature and extent of your injuries, including physical injury, emotional harm, professional loss, aesthetic damage, or the trauma caused by sexual violence, for instance.
In cases where the injury results in death, the deceased's relatives have the right to seek compensation for moral damage. Given the complexities of estimating a fair compensation, the involvement of an experienced lawyer is crucial. In particularly complex cases, a request for an expert assessment from a judicial expert may be required.
Maître Pierre DEBUISSON’s law firm handles all matters related to the criminal defence of victims of theft, assault, rape, fraud, and other offences in Paris, Toulouse and elsewhere in France. With years of experience behind him, he is fully qualified to assist you throughout the criminal process and ensure that your rights are upheld.
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