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Receiving notice of an FIR (First Information Report) can be frightening. However, understanding your rights and taking immediate legal steps can make a major difference in your case outcome.
Advocate Vikram Panwar, a senior criminal matters lawyer, shares essential steps to follow after an FIR is registered:
- Stay Calm and Seek Legal Counsel: Contact a criminal lawyer immediately to assess the FIR’s contents and plan your defense.
- Apply for Anticipatory Bail (if needed): If there’s a risk of arrest in a non-bailable offence, your lawyer can help you secure anticipatory bail.
- Gather Evidence & Witnesses: Early collection of documents, CCTV footage, or communication records can strengthen your defense.
- Avoid Direct Contact with the Complainant: Let your advocate handle all communication to prevent legal complications.
- Know Your Rights: You have the right to remain silent, seek legal representation, and receive a copy of the FIR.
With a strong focus on bail jurisprudence and criminal defense strategy, Advocate Vikram Panwar ensures that every client’s constitutional rights are upheld and protected at every stage of the process.
Expert Tip: The sooner you involve a lawyer, the better your chances of securing bail and building a strong defense from the start.