Criminal Defence for Foreigners

Facing a criminal allegation in a foreign country adds difficulties that have nothing to do with the allegation itself — interpretation, unfamiliar procedure, and uncertainty about what your embassy can and cannot do for you.

Wise Counsel defends foreign nationals in criminal proceedings in Vietnam, with interpretation and consular liaison throughout.

What we help with

• Registering as defence counsel and attending from the investigation stage
• Ensuring an interpreter is present and that the record reflects what was said
• Advising on your rights and on what you are not required to answer
• Applying for bail and less restrictive preventive measures
• Liaising with your embassy and keeping family abroad informed
• Building the defence case and presenting mitigating circumstances
• Representation at trial and on appeal
• Advising on the immigration consequences of the outcome

Your embassy can visit and provide a list of lawyers, but it cannot represent you or intervene in the case. That is what defence counsel is for.