Criminal Lawyers in Finland

Finland is one of the safest countries in the world, however, there are various crimes committed here, especially non-violent ones. If you are accused of or a victim of such offenses, you can rely on our dedicated criminal lawyers in Finland who can help you.

Below, we explain the main services provided by our Finnish lawyers based on the most common offenses.

Criminal offenses in Finland our law firm can offer representation in

One of the main benefits of living in Finland is feeling safe and protected from violent crimes. However, there are other offenses that also occur here and for which you can rely on our criminal lawyers, no matter if you are accused or a victim of any of them:

• property offences, such as trespassing;
• traffic offenses;
• financial crimes;
• cybercrimes;
• public disturbances;
• environmental offences.

With respect to violent crimes, most of them are related to domestic violence.

Our law firm in Finland is at the service of offenders with tailored services, especially since the Criminal Code is strict when it comes to the punishment of such crimes.

Legal support in financial crimes in Finland

Financial crimes have started to grow in numbers in recent years in Finland, just like in most European countries. This happens because they can take many forms, as many of them are committed via the Internet.

Our criminal lawyers in Finland can offer support if you are accused of any of the following:

• embezzlement;
• tax fraud;
• local and international tax evasion;
• identity theft;
• insider trader;
• bribery;
• cybercrimes;
• money laundering;
• insurance fraud, etc.

Each of them is subject to different penalties. Some of them may lead to imprisonment, while others may imply paying a fine, depending on the severity of the case. When working with our law firm in Finland, we can offer representation before all relevant authorities, including the police, if you are arrested for questioning. Furthermore, we will offer representation in court, so that you can benefit from a minimum sentence if found guilty.

Our Finnish criminal lawyers can also represent you if you were a victim of an offender and want to press charges.

Representation in misdemeanours in Finland

Some offences enter the category of misdemeanours, and if you act quickly, you may obtain a reduction of the penalty imposed. Our criminal lawyers in Finland can represent you if you are accused of any of the following:

• traffic offenses, such as speeding, using the phone while driving, careless or reckless driving, ignoring traffic lights, and not wearing a seatbelt, and minor accidents;
• public disturbances, such as drinking in public, causing noise, fighting, and rioting.

For any of them, you can reach out to our lawyers in Finland, who can offer representation directly at the police station.

Criminal activities in numbers in Finland

According to the Police in Finland, in the past few years, the number of crimes has started decreasing. However, there are still offenses that are committed by both locals and foreigners living here, as seen below:

• at the level of 2023, there were 511,200 crimes reported to the police;
• the overall crime rate was 91.23 per 1,000 inhabitants in 2023;
• on a yearly basis, there are around 35,000 violent crimes occurring in Finland;
• out of these, 5,000 are related to domestic abuse;
• there are also around 90 groups committing financial fraud in Finland that are overseen by the police.

Our lawyers are at the disposal of local and foreign citizens with other services as well. Among these, we can offer support in filing for residency or citizenship in Finland.

Do not hesitate to contact our criminal lawyers in Finland for advice and representation.