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Arrested in Japan – Criminal Defense Lawyer in Japan
It goes without saying that having a previous conviction on your criminal record will put you at a disadvantage when living in Japan on a visa. If you have been arrested or are being investigated under suspicion of a crime, it would be best to get it sorted within the only few days you have before the prosecution indicts you.
Japan has a 99.9% conviction rate; put simply, this means that if you are indicted, there is a very little chance you will be given a verdict of not guilty.
In order not to be indicted, negotiation with the victim (if any) and prosecution is crucial. Retaining a lawyer gives you the advantage of bargaining on equal grounds.
We are a law firm in Japan with headquarters located in Tokyo and branches in Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. We deal purely with criminal defense cases.
Arrested in Tokyo – English Speaking Attorney Japan
[Case File] Sex crimes
I came to Tokyo on holiday with some friends.
We were enjoying a night out at a club in Roppongi and ran into some girls. They seemed kind of drunk but we had some fun together, and I decided to get out with one of the girls.
The two of us went for a couple more drinks around Akasaka and ended up in a hotel. She didn’t seem to mind having sex and I remember her saying she liked foreign men, but after it was over, she started crying and called the police telling them I raped her.
Some police officers arrived and arrested me on the spot. I told them that she had consented and I didn’t rape her but they still wanted to take samples from me. Can I resist this?
(Extracted from a typical case. All characters appearing in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.)
Our response:
You will be able to get immediate legal representation if you or your friend is able to visit us at one of our offices located in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka or Fukuoka. We specialize in criminal defense cases in a rape case such as the above; the first step would be to negotiate a settlement with the so-called “victim” i.e. the girl.
Passive aggressive behavior towards the police may extend the period of your detention unnecessarily.
Arrested for drugs in Tokyo – Criminal Attorney
The number of foreign persons being arrested within Japanese ports for drug offenses is seeing no end.
If you have been arrested in Tokyo for a drug related offense including use, possession and smuggling, it is advisable to seek professional legal advice at the earliest stage possible.
It is common for police to enforce a no-meetings policy on persons arrested for drugs in order to sustain evidence and in case of group based trafficking, to prevent other group members being notified of the arrest.
Even in cases where family members are not allowed to meet or send a message to the suspect, representing attorneys are able to meet with the detained person in private.
ATOM Law Firm is the first law firm in Japan to specialize ONLY in criminal defense cases. We have offices not only in Tokyo but in, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka.
For persons facing the above problems
Consider talking to an attorney
We might just be the solution to your problems
What you may need is a criminal defense expert. Achieve the following results by consulting with a specialized criminal defense attorney.
- Close your case without a conviction
- Don’t let your school or company know
- Negotiate a settlement on good terms
- Be released early from custody
- Avoid a prison sentence
- Avoid a trial in court
- Prove your innocence
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Call or e-mail for an appointment
Finding an attorney you can trust is your first big step in a criminal defense case. Put our attorneys to the test and see for yourself by booking an appointment.
Why you should choose ATOM
- ATOM operates around the clock
- Private consultations in closed rooms
- Expert advice from a criminal defense professional
- Consultations for second opinions welcome
- Free consultation for those with family arrested
To those arrested by the police
Time is of the essence
Call us for immediate assistance
To those arrested by the police
Time is of the essence
Call us for immediate assistance
Free consultation process
1Call for an appointment
- Do not make unwarranted decisions
- Consult before police come knocking
- Free consultations available everyday
- Anonymous consultations welcome
2Consult face to face with an attorney
- Strictly confidential consultations
- Anonymous consultations welcome
- Free consultation for family of the arrested
- One off consultations welcome
3Retain us to represent you
- Fee quotes before signing
- Clear fee calculations
- Appropriates reports on case progress
- Discuss all your worries
★Case resolved!
- “My case was closed without a conviction”
- “I was released quickly from custody”
- “The victim forgave me through settlement
- “I returned to work as usual”
- “No one ever found out about my case
To those arrested by the police
Time is of the essence
Call us for immediate assistance
