If I am a witness in a criminal case and I am abroad, will I be able to participate in the trial via videoconference under the new rules provided for by the Valletta Protocol to the European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters?
Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine states that a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in accordance with the law and established by a court verdict. How does this work in practice? Does this mean that I have to collect evidence of my innocence myself if a criminal case is opened against me?
If the prosecutor has appealed the acquittal of the first instance court and the appellate court has left it unchanged, can the prosecutor file a cassation appeal against this verdict? What should I do if I believe that the acquittal of the accused in a criminal offense was made illegally?
I am a defendant in a criminal case and my lawyer has filed an appeal, but it contains deficiencies. If I refuse the services of a lawyer, will I be able to correct these deficiencies myself and will the appellate court consider my appeal?
If during a criminal case an expert gave a knowingly false conclusion, can the defense demand compensation for the damage caused?