Criminal Lawyers in Norway

Criminal allegations are very serious, especially in a country like Norway, where the punishments meet the gravity of a case. This is why, if facing charges related to the Penal Code, you can rely on our criminal lawyers in Norway, who can offer representation in various types of offenses.

Below, we invite you to discover the services provided by our law firm in Norway when it comes to criminal activities.

What are the most encountered criminal offenses in Norway?

Norway is one of the safest countries in Europe, however, it has a share of criminal activities that stand out more than others. Among these are:

• theft, robbery, and burglary;
• traffic offenses;
• economic crimes;
• drug-related activities;
• vandalism;
• work-related offenses;
• environmental crimes.

All of them are covered by the Criminal Code and specific laws, such as the Labor Law, when it comes to crimes associated with employment. When taking a case, our Norwegian lawyers will consider all applicable regulations to provide extensive and complete support. If you need legal services in other countries, such as Serbia, we can put you in touch with our local partners.

Legal assistance for violent crimes in Norway

Out of the list above, vandalism, robbery, and burglary are the most common crimes in this country. If you need support, our criminal lawyers in Norway can assist, no matter the side of the law you are on.

If you are accused of a violent crime, our attorneys can offer representation while held in custody, so you know what your rights are. We will carefully review your case and help you make bail if you qualify, followed by the gathering of evidence to support your defense.

Our Norwegian lawyers also represent those who have been victims of offenders by:

• explaining to them their rights;
• the compensation they are entitled to;
• evidence collection to present in court, if the nature of the crime leads to a trial.

Also, victims can rely on us for assistance in filing police reports.

How can our criminal lawyers in Norway assist in economic accusations

When it comes to financial criminal activities, cases can be quite complex, as they can be of various natures. Also known as white-collar crimes, they can be committed by:

• Norwegian companies, through their senior officers and prejudice the State, clients, or business partners;
• employees with damages to the employer, its clients, or business associates.

Economic crimes are associated with:

• tax evasion;
• embezzlement;
• money laundering;
• insider trading;
• identity theft;
• insurance fraud.

Nowadays, financial offenses also take the form of cybercrimes and have spread quite a lot in Europe. Our criminal lawyers in Norway are updated on all types of economic-related criminal activities and can offer proper representation in accordance with the seriousness of the accusations.

Our Norwegian lawyers can also assist victims of such crimes, so do not hesitate to reach out for help if you need it.

Representation in environmental crimes in Norway

The Norwegian economy relies on the production of petroleum and associated products, which is why companies here are more prone to commit environmental crimes.

Our Norwegian criminal lawyers also specialize in this area of the law to provide representation, but most of all to help clients avoid mistakes that may lead to them committing them unwillingly.

Criminal activities in numbers

According to the most recent statistics for 2024:

• the Norwegian police received 341,509 reports;
• out of these, the largest number of 116,986 were related to property theft;
• 45,438 charges were pressed for violence and maltreatments.

Our lawyers also specialize in other areas of the law, such as immigration to Norway, so you can rely on us if you want to file for a Norwegian residence permit.

No matter if you are a victim or an offender, contact our criminal lawyers in Norwayfor representation!