{"id":2399,"date":"2026-05-27T06:37:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T03:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svaroglaw.com\/zahyst-pry-zatrymanni\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T14:27:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T11:27:23","slug":"zahyst-pry-zatrymanni","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/svaroglaw.com\/en\/kryminalne-pravo\/zahyst-pry-zatrymanni\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal protection upon arrest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Being arrested is a highly stressful situation, when it is difficult to think about your rights and your defence. But it is precisely at this moment that you need a criminal defence lawyer. Every person who has been arrested has the right to call a lawyer for their defence and for advice.<\/p>\n<h2>What do you need to know about arrest?<\/h2>\n<p>Every person who is arrested has the right to demand compliance with the rules of criminal law. That is why it is important to know the following information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">the police officer must state their surname, position and rank;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">upon request, the police officer must produce their identification;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">the arrest must be based on documents that can be requested for verification;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">the police officer must explain the grounds for the arrest and the right to a lawyer;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">the arrested person has the right to inform their family or another person of their whereabouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A report must be drawn up at the time of detention, which must include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">the date and place of drawing up;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">information about the person who drew up the report;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">full details of the detained person;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">the grounds for the detention;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">the legislative act on which the detention is based;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">information about witnesses to the incident (if any);<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">statement by the detained person;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">signatures of the person who drew up the report and the detained person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A copy of the report is provided to the detained person for their information.<\/p>\n<h2>What rights does a detained person have?<\/h2>\n<p>Every person has the right to legal defence upon detention. In addition, they have other rights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">not to make any statements without a solicitor being present;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">to request a meeting with their solicitor without witnesses;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">to have access to the case file;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">to receive medical assistance if necessary;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">to submit motions;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">to provide evidence necessary for the case;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">to speak in your native language with the assistance of an interpreter;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">to appeal against the ruling in your case to a higher court.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What are the possible periods of detention?<\/h2>\n<p>The duration is determined by the presence or absence of a judge\u2019s order. If no such document exists, the detainee must be released within 72 hours. The person must be brought before a court within 60 hours for a hearing on the application for a preventive measure.<\/p>\n<h2>When does detention without a court order take place?<\/h2>\n<p>Cases of detention without a judge\u2019s order are specified in the Criminal Code. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">detention whilst committing a criminal offence or attempting to commit one;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">detention after the commission of a crime based on available evidence;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">detention to prevent escape;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">detention for failure to fulfil obligations in the form of a fine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Any detention in accordance with the specified cases is carried out by an authorised person.<\/p>\n<h2>Criminal defence lawyer from Svarog: defence without compromise<\/h2>\n<p>During detention, it is very important to obtain the assistance of an experienced lawyer. They will be able to correctly draft the necessary documents and develop a strategy for release.<\/p>\n<p>By contacting us, you will be entitled to the following services:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">travel to the place of detention<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">full defence in criminal proceedings;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">development of an action plan for release;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">ongoing monitoring of developments in the case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get advice from a criminal defence lawyer if you need it right now. We are ready to begin the assistance process at any time.<\/p>\n<h2>What should you do if you are detained by the police?<\/h2>\n<h2>Does a detainee have the right to a lawyer?<\/h2>\n<p>Every detained person has the right to a lawyer. A lawyer can be called immediately after the actual detention.<\/p>\n<h2>How should you behave during detention?<\/h2>\n<p>It is important to follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">stay calm;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">do not resist;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">find out the grounds;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">do not make any statements without a lawyer;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">do not explain anything without a lawyer;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">do not sign anything;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">in the event of a search, you must request two witnesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What rights does a detained person have?<\/h2>\n<p>Every detained person has the right to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">a lawyer;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">a phone call to relatives;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">an explanation of the detention;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">medical assistance if necessary;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">not to explain or sign any documents without a lawyer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How can I challenge an unlawful detention?<\/h2>\n<p>To appeal, you must submit a complaint to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">the investigating judge;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">the prosecutor;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">the court in the form of a civil claim;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">the State Bureau of Investigations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The complaint may be submitted by relatives or a lawyer.<\/p>\n<h2>How much does it cost to have a lawyer attend in the event of detention?<\/h2>\n<p>The cost of a lawyer\u2019s services is always determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on the complexity of the case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being arrested is a highly stressful situation, when it is difficult to think about your rights and your defence. 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