Criminal Defense

Criminal defense requires extensive experience, steadfast courage, and deep understanding of criminal procedural law. Attorney Vo Thien Hien has participated in defense for numerous complex criminal cases across all court levels, from economic and corruption cases to common criminal matters. He firmly believes that everyone has the right to fair and lawful defense.

Criminal defense services include: defending suspects and defendants at investigation agencies, people's procuracies, and people's courts at all levels; protecting the rights and legitimate interests of victims and civil plaintiffs in criminal cases; defense strategy advisory and legal situation assessment; bail and release procedure support; and representation in appeals and cassation reviews.

Vietnamese criminal law is governed by the 2015 Criminal Code (amended 2017) (Law No. 100/2015/QH13), the 2015 Criminal Procedure Code (Law No. 101/2015/QH13), the 2019 Criminal Judgment Enforcement Law, the 2017 Legal Aid Law, along with guiding resolutions of the Judicial Council of the Supreme People's Court and joint circulars among procedural agencies.

Types of criminal cases that Attorney Vo Thien Hien frequently defends include: economic and position-related crimes (fraud, breach of trust, embezzlement, bribery); property crimes (theft, robbery, extortion); crimes against life and health (intentional injury, homicide); drug-related crimes; tax and financial crimes; and high-tech crimes.

Clients and defendants' families trust Attorney Vo Thien Hien for his resolute defense and commitment to protecting every procedural right of his clients. He is always present promptly at investigation agencies when required, closely monitors procedural compliance, and does not hesitate to confront the prosecution when clients' legitimate rights are violated.

Attorney Vo Thien Hien's defense strategy is built on thorough case file analysis, independent evaluation of incriminating and exculpatory evidence, identification of mitigating circumstances, and determination of procedural violations that may affect evidence legality. He combines solid legal knowledge with sharp argumentation skills at trial.

Criminal proceedings in Vietnam comprise three main phases: investigation (2-6 months, extendable), prosecution (1-2 months), and first-instance trial (1-3 months). Attorney Vo Thien Hien recommends that defendants and their families contact him immediately upon a prosecution decision or detention order to ensure defense rights are exercised from the earliest stage, when opportunities to protect interests are greatest.