We provide specialist legal services in criminal cases, helping individuals and companies understand their rights and obligations under the Jordanian Penal Code. We focus on felony and misdemeanor cases and seek to protect our clients' rights at every legal stage.

Our goal is to provide the legal support needed to meet legal challenges in felony and misdemeanor cases, whether they concern simple criminal matters or more complex cases. We are here to support you with specialist legal consultation and defense.

Criminal cases are among the most delicate and serious types of legal cases, as they concern crimes that threaten the security and safety of society and carry severe penalties that affect personal liberty, such as prison or the death penalty. They include crimes against persons (such as murder), crimes against property (such as theft), and cybercrimes and security crimes, and they require specialist lawyers for the defense and the procedures.

Definition of Criminal Cases

The body of laws and regulations (the Penal Code) that defines prohibited conduct posing a threat to public safety and imposes criminal penalties on those who violate it. These cases are brought by the Public Prosecution or the Public Prosecutor as the representative of society.

Common Types of Criminal Cases

Criminal cases vary according to the gravity of the act:

Crimes against persons: premeditated murder, negligent homicide, battery resulting in death, kidnapping, and threats.

Property crimes: theft, fraud and swindling, breach of trust, and forgery of documents.

Cybercrimes: online blackmail, hacking of websites, and online impersonation.

Drug crimes: possession, dealing in, or use of narcotic substances and psychotropic substances.

State security crimes: terrorist acts, espionage, and attempts to undermine the country's security and stability.

Criminal Trial Procedures

Investigation: begins with the collection of evidence by judicial police officers (the police), followed by investigation by the Public Prosecution.

Referral to court: the Public Prosecutor refers the case to the competent court (such as the Major Felonies Court).

Trial: hearings begin in the presence of the accused and their lawyer, where witnesses are heard and the evidence is examined.

Judgment: the court issues its judgment (acquittal or conviction) and determines the penalty.

Criminal Penalties

Penalties vary according to the type of crime (felony, misdemeanor),

and include:

The death penalty: in premeditated murder or serious terrorism crimes.

Life or temporary hard labor: for armed robbery or drug crimes.

Prison and imprisonment: for misdemeanor theft or minor assault.

The Importance of Criminal Defense

Given the severity of the penalties, having an experienced criminal lawyer is a cornerstone of safeguarding the rights of the accused, verifying the lawfulness of the arrest, search and investigation procedures, and looking for evidence of innocence.

Contact Alabwini Law Firm

In criminal cases time is a decisive factor, and delay in retaining a specialist lawyer may result in the loss of rights and defenses that cannot be recovered. Alabwini Law Firm & Legal Consultancy puts its experience and its record before the criminal courts at your service; contact us by phone or WhatsApp to discuss the details of the case in complete confidentiality.