Criminal law in its very wide interpretation includes the sum of legal regulations that control the way that the State’s Criminal authorities are run (which means imposing penalties when a criminal wrong is made), from appointed instruments as it is stated in the Constitution. Generally a criminal wrong is an action that threatens the integrity of a society by threatening or causing substantial damage to an individual or the general public.

All criminal cases as brought to Court to be tried, and depending on the severity of the criminal offence, the case is either heard by a Judge in a District Court (for less serious crimes) or the Assize Court where a case is heard by three judges (for more serious crimes). If a decision of these two Courts is appealed then it is heard by the Supreme Court of Cyprus on its appellate jurisdiction. The rulings of the Supreme Court are binding on all lower Courts. 

Depending on the severity and nature of a crime there can be a number of different punishments imposed on the person that committed the crime and it can range from a fine to imprisonment.

Janna Fachiridou LLC is a firm with experienced professionals that can deal with any situation that might occur. So if you have been accused of a criminal offence, we can help you in receiving the best representation in front of a Judge, with a professional and prudent manner, and always with the outmost respect.