Tactical Victory for the Defense: Court Sustains Right to Full Inspection of Case Materials

In criminal proceedings, the prosecution frequently attempts to artificially restrict the time granted to suspects and their attorneys to study case materials before trial. The Grain Law Firm team has protected its Clients’ right to adequate preparation for trial in a case under Part 4 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (especially large-scale fraud).

The investigation filed a motion with the court seeking to establish strict time constraints for the inspection of the case. Alina Davydova, Counsel and Attorney-at-Law at Grain Law Firm, demonstrated to the court that such a restriction constituted procedural pressure. The case materials comprise 27 volumes, and the conditions of the suspects’ confinement in the pretrial detention center objectively prevent the processing of large volumes of documents in a rushed manner without prejudice to the defense.

Why This Matters for Our Client:
The investigation’s attempt to hastily transfer the case to court without a proper review of all materials by the defense was successfully blocked. The investigating judge fully concurred with the attorney’s arguments, recognized the absence of any delays on the part of the defense, and denied the prosecution’s motion.

The Result:
The Clients were granted the necessary time for a detailed analysis of the 27 volumes of evidence, and the attorney secured the essential timeframe to formulate a robust and well-calibrated legal positioning.