Source: https://wlt.lt/en/services/criminal-law.html Language: en 01 · Competence area # Criminal law Financial, economic and corruption cases are a major strength of Wise Law, but the firm’s criminal-law practice is not limited to them. Wise Law [← All competence areas](https://wlt.lt/en/#services) ## Defence from the first procedural steps Early decisions may shape the entire criminal case. We assess the factual theory of suspicion or accusation, the legality of evidence collection, coercive measures and the actions that should be taken immediately. The team’s professional background includes investigative, prosecutorial and defence work, allowing the matter to be assessed from more than one procedural perspective. 01 ### Financial, economic and corruption cases Accounting, tax, movement of assets and funds, corporate activity, fraud, bribery, trading in influence and abuse of office. 02 ### Contraband and excise goods Transport, possession and distribution chains, customs and excise information, electronic communications and financial evidence. 03 ### Narcotic and psychotropic substances Composition and quantity, expert evidence, the individual’s role, communications, electronic evidence and legality of procedural actions. 04 ### Other criminal cases Defence in investigations and at trial, searches, interviews, asset restraint, detention, expert evidence, appeals and cassation. ## How we work 01 **Early assessment** We identify the procedural position, immediate risks and steps that cannot be delayed. 02 **Evidence and investigative-theory analysis** We examine how evidence was obtained, what remains untested and what contradicts the authority’s theory. 03 **Active defence strategy** We prepare submissions, attend procedural actions, challenge coercive measures and represent the client in court. Insights ## Articles on this area Criminal law ### What should you do during an FNTT search? Decisions made at the outset of a search may affect seized data, the direction of proceedings and the later defence. [Read](https://wlt.lt/en/insights/fntt-search.html) Criminal law ### Contraband and excise-goods cases: what matters from the first steps? Individual roles, the goods and document chain, financial information and electronic evidence are often assessed together. [Read](https://wlt.lt/en/insights/contraband-excise-goods.html) Tax and criminal law ### When can a tax audit overlap with criminal proceedings? The same factual circumstances may sometimes be assessed in both tax and criminal proceedings. [Read](https://wlt.lt/en/insights/tax-audit-criminal-proceedings.html) DUK / FAQ ## Frequently asked questions ### When should a lawyer be contacted? Preferably before the first interview, search or other procedural action. Early preparation helps avoid decisions that may be difficult to reverse. ### Can a lawyer attend a search? Yes. Early attendance helps record the conduct of the search, seized items and procedural objections. ### Can asset restraint or another coercive measure be challenged? Many procedural decisions can be challenged, but the route and time limits depend on the decision and stage of proceedings. ### Do you handle only financial cases? No. Financial, economic and corruption cases are a significant competence, but Linas Kiaurakis and Regimantas Sriebalius also defend other criminal cases, while Edenas Leleiva handles the stated specific categories. Principal contacts: [Linas Kiaurakis](https://wlt.lt/en/team/linas-kiaurakis.html) · [Regimantas Sriebalius](https://wlt.lt/en/team/regimantas-sriebalius.html) · [Edenas Leleiva](https://wlt.lt/en/team/edenas-leleiva.html). Information on this website is general and does not replace an individual assessment of a specific matter. [Discuss your matter](https://wlt.lt/en/#contact) Continue ## Related competence areas [Related competence areas **Administrative offence cases**](https://wlt.lt/en/services/administrative-offence-cases.html) [Related competence areas **Tax law**](https://wlt.lt/en/services/tax-disputes.html) --- [About us](https://wlt.lt/en/about.html) · [Contact](https://wlt.lt/en/#contact) · [Legal information](https://wlt.lt/en/legal-information.html) · [Privacy](https://wlt.lt/en/privacy.html)