Court Victory in Thessaloniki: Convictions Set Aside and New Trial Date Ordered
Before and after our defence: From a conviction to a new hearing before the Single-Member Court of Appeal for Felonies of Thessaloniki
Before and After Our Defence
Before our intervention: The defendant was in custody, was not transferred to court for the hearing, and was subsequently sentenced in absentia to 8 years' imprisonment and a €2,000 monetary penalty, without being present to defend himself.
After our intervention: We undertook the defence of the client and filed an application seeking the annulment of the proceedings. The Single-Member Court of Appeal for Felonies of Thessaloniki accepted the application, set aside the penalties imposed, and scheduled a new hearing, allowing the substance of the case to be examined again.
Successful Intervention in a Criminal Law Case
Upon undertaking the defence, we acted immediately by filing an application for the annulment of the proceedings, which we subsequently argued before the Single-Member Court of Appeal for Felonies of Thessaloniki.
Outcome of the Court Proceedings
The Court accepted our legal arguments and proceeded to issue a number of significant rulings.
Application for Annulment Granted
The application for the annulment of the proceedings was fully upheld, paving the way for a new hearing of the case.
Convictions and Penalties Set Aside
The previously imposed penalties were set aside, safeguarding the procedural and defence rights of our principal.
New Hearing Date Ordered
A new hearing date was scheduled in order for the merits of the case to be reconsidered, giving our principal the opportunity to present a renewed defence before the Court.
Extensive Experience in Criminal Law and Drug-Related Cases
Our Greek law office based in Thessaloniki, has extensive experience handling a wide range of Criminal Law matters, including:
- Drug offences
- Arrests and detention matters
- Juvenile Criminal Law
- Theft and robbery cases
- Summary criminal proceedings (flagrante delicto cases)
- Domestic violence offences
- Preliminary examinations
- Criminal investigations and judicial inquiries
- Organised crime cases
- Prison release applications and sentence consolidation
- Criminal damage to property
- Illegal entry into Greece
- Transportation of irregular migrants
- and other Criminal Law matters
About Us
Christos Terzidis, Attorney at Law in Thessaloniki, Criminal Defence Lawyer, holding a PhD title in Law from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a specialisation in drug-related offences, has extensive courtroom experience in Criminal Law and drug-related cases.
Having served for approximately 15 years as a member of the legal team of KETHEA (Therapy Center for Dependent Individuals), representing programme participants before Investigating Judges, Prosecutorial Authorities, and Criminal Courts, he has developed substantial expertise in Criminal Law, particularly in drug-related criminal cases.
What We Offer
With active involvement in Criminal Law matters since 2010, we provide:
Immediate legal assistance at every stage, from arrest and detention onwards.
Legal representation during preliminary examinations, criminal investigations, judicial inquiries, and court proceedings.
Representation either for the defence of the accused or in support of the prosecution where legally permitted.
Filing and handling appeals and other legal remedies.
We also provide 24-hour emergency legal assistance in cases involving arrests, detention, and urgent criminal matters, including summary criminal proceedings.
Trust Us with Your Criminal Defence
If you are facing a criminal investigation, criminal charges, or have been contacted by the police authorities, concern and uncertainty are understandable. Before taking any action, obtaining a proper legal assessment of your situation can be crucial.
A brief consultation with our law firm may help clarify:
The actual facts and legal circumstances of your case
The next procedural steps
Potential mistakes and risks that should be avoided
📞 For immediate legal assistance, contact our law office at +30 697 742 4779
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