Defense in DIICOT proceedings
DIICOT cases have a distinctive profile: evidence built over long periods, special investigative techniques, and charges that easily extend to several people.
DIICOT's competence
- Organized criminal group (Art. 367 Criminal Code) — the umbrella charge in these cases;
- Drug trafficking and illegal operations with prohibited substances;
- Serious cybercrime, human trafficking and other offenses assigned by law to this directorate.
What the defense must address
These cases frequently rely on special techniques: interceptions, surveillance, undercover investigators, collaborators. Each has strict authorisation and usage conditions — and verifying them is the first layer of the defense. The second layer is individualisation: in a case with many defendants, the line between belonging to an organized group and merely having had contact with people under investigation must be drawn clearly, piece of evidence by piece of evidence.
In drug trafficking cases, the classification (risk / high risk), the quantities retained, how they were established, and the distinction between consumption, possession and trafficking all carry decisive weight.
When to contact me
Ideally, before the first questioning. See also the page on criminal defense in Romania.
The content of this page is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For your specific situation, please arrange a consultation.