Attorney Accompaniment to Police Investigation — Not Mere Presence, but Strategy
It may still be at the preliminary inquiry phase before formal booking, or you may be questioned as a suspect or witness. Initial statements are directly linked to the prosecutor’s decision on referral and disposition. Once a statement is recorded, it becomes the standard for credibility assessment — “Didn’t you say that at the time?” — and later retractions are rarely persuasive. The Criminal Procedure Act explicitly guarantees a suspect’s right to remain silent (Article 244-3(1)1) and the right to assistance of counsel (Article 243-2). However, in actual investigations, it can be difficult to determine when and how to exercise these rights. Under psychological pressure, individuals often hesitate. This is where attorney accompaniment to a police investigation becomes critical. The outcome can change depending on how far you answer, how you phrase uncertain memories, and how you respond to disadvantageous questions. It is about reading the issues, organizing the facts, and preventing dangerous wording from entering the record. In practice, the difference appears in three stages: Pre-investigation preparation Reviewing the complaint, evidence flow, and key issues Structuring the framework of responses Preventing unnecessary admissions, exaggerated explanations, or statements that inadvertently expand liability Objecting to improper leading questions or repetitive pressure that infringes upon the suspect’s rights Ensuring that the written statement accurately reflects the intended meaning Requesting corrections where necessary Organizing additional submissions Drafting written opinions Designing restitution and settlement strategies Ultimately, attorney accompaniment is not about “getting through questioning smoothly,” but about preventing the investigative frame from being fixed against you. The answer is clear. A lawyer’s participation in suspect questioning is a statutory right under Article 243-2 of the Criminal Procedure Act and a concrete implementation of the constitutional right to counsel under Article 12(4) of the Constitution. Investigative authorities may not restrict a lawyer’s participation without just cause, nor may they impose disadvantageous treatment solely because counsel was present (see Supreme Court Decision 2003Mo402, Nov. 11, 2003). The issue is not attorney accompaniment. The real risk is attending without preparation. Emotional reactions, speculative statements presented as facts, or minimizing/exaggerating circumstances can bind you later. The mere fact that “it is recorded in the statement” can undermine the entire defense structure. Our system includes: Case-type specific issue analysis Statement rehearsal and wording review On-site accompaniment and statement verification Post-investigation closure strategy If you have received a summons, it is safer to review your initial statements with professional assistance rather than facing the process alone. Attorney accompaniment to a police investigation is not optional — it is a practical defense tool to protect your rights within the criminal procedure. Before it is too late, consult directly with a professional and establish your strategy.The Police Stage Is Not “Procedure Confirmation,” but “Evidence Production”
Receiving a summons means the case has entered, or is about to enter, the investigative stage.
What remains from this stage are written statements, submitted materials, and the context of questions and answers.
Investigative authorities must inform the suspect of these rights prior to questioning.
Attorney Accompaniment Is Not “Attendance,” but “Statement Design”
Attorney accompaniment is not merely sitting beside you in the same room.
Assistance during questioning
Post-investigation strategy
Even with identical facts, well-structured early response can secure a more favorable position at the crossroads between non-referral, non-indictment, and formal prosecution.
“Won’t Bringing a Lawyer Make Me Look More Suspicious?”
This is the most common question.
Decent Law Firm’s Approach to Police Investigation Accompaniment
The Criminal Defense Team at Decent Law Firm approaches police-stage cases with precision, aiming to maximize the possibility of favorable closure.
Criminal cases do not begin at trial. In many instances, the direction is determined at the first police interview.
