Dealing with an arrest and detention in Japan
We are a law firm in Japan specializing in criminal defense with offices in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka.
Our services are not limited to these prefectures and will be happy to dispatch our lawyers to any place in Japan within days.
Here at ATOM Legal Professional Corporation, protecting our client’s freedom if of outmost priority. Even if you have been arrested and detained, having a retainer with us guarantees our best efforts in having you released as soon as possible.
The main steps that could be taken are to:
- Appeal against your detention
If the prosecution’s request for your detention is denied, you must be released after a maximum of 72 hours.
- Be released on bail
A deposit is made to secure your attendance at court or at the police, but apart from this, you will be able to return to your daily life. Any money deposited will be returned if you do not forfeit any of the conditions.
- Postpone prosecution
Is evidence against you is subtle; it may be possible to send a statement to the prosecution to postpone their decision whilst you return to your daily routine temporarily.
- Issue summary proceedings.
In many simple cases, this step would end any further obligations. However, negotiation with prosecution is crucial, and is often better with a professional attorney representing you.
We are a law firm in Japan specializing in criminal defense with offices that can be visited in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka.English speaking staff available weekdays 9am to 6pm (JST/UST+9)
From within Japan: 03-6206-1987
From outside Japan: +81-3-6206-1987
OR e-mail us at info@atombengo.com