Emergency Criminal Case Response Guide: How to Quickly Find a Reliable Lawyer and Effectively Assist?

In criminal cases, when the pillar of the family is arrested, what often remains is family members who know nothing about the case. In this situation, how can family members quickly find a reliable lawyer for their loved one and take the right actions to assist the person involved?

The following is an experience sharing of a real case, hoping to provide some reference for everyone.

One morning, Mrs. Wang's family was having breakfast when they suddenly heard a hurried knocking at the door. After opening the door, several police officers showed their identification and stated that Mr. Wang was suspected of fraud and needed to be investigated, and they immediately took him away. Mrs. Wang was completely at a loss and could only wait at the police station's entrance. Two days later, she received a detention notice, which stated "suspected of fraud."

The police station stated that they were only assisting in the execution and were not clear about the specific situation. The case is handled by the police from a remote city in Yunnan, and Mr. Wang has been temporarily detained in the local detention center. It was only then that Mrs. Wang realized that only a lawyer could meet her husband in the detention center. However, she had been staying at home taking care of the children for many years and did not know any lawyers.

Through a friend's introduction, Mrs. Wang got in touch with a law firm. The lawyer guided her and helped her recall relevant details. She remembered that her husband had mentioned selling a certain amount of USDT cryptocurrency last month. Due to financial pressure at home, Mr. Wang converted some of the bitcoins into cash, but Mrs. Wang was not clear about the specific transaction process.

The lawyer preliminarily judged that Mr. Wang may have inadvertently received the funds involved in the process of selling virtual currency. The lawyer quickly formulated a plan to meet and went to the detention center to see Mr. Wang.

Through communication, it was understood that Mr. Wang is a restaurant owner who started investing in virtual currency a few years ago and has been holding it cautiously. Recently, due to operational difficulties and family changes, he decided to liquidate part of his Bitcoin. He completed a transaction of 500,000 yuan through a legitimate platform.

The lawyer developed a response strategy for Mr. Wang. A few days later, the Yunnan police arrived for interrogation. Mr. Wang responded calmly, stating that he was just conducting normal transactions and had no illegal intentions.

Further investigation into the case shows that this is a nationwide large-scale online fraud case, with hundreds of people already arrested. The police require Mr. Wang to return 500,000 yuan in "proceeds of crime" before they consider granting bail. However, this money is Mr. Wang's normal trading income and has already been used to repay loans, so they cannot accept this request.

In the face of difficulties, the lawyer adopted a dual strategy: on one hand, submitting a detailed legal opinion to argue Mr. Wang's innocence; on the other hand, assisting Mrs. Wang in communicating with the police to explain their family's hardships. After 30 days of efforts, they successfully secured Mr. Wang's release on bail without having to make any compensation.

The success of this case lies in the sufficient trust and cooperation between the parties involved and their families, as well as between them and the lawyers. In contrast, in another case, due to the lack of communication and trust between the family members, the parties involved, and the lawyers, the best opportunity for handling the situation was missed, resulting in the parties still being detained to this day.

Therefore, it is very important to communicate frequently with family about work content and potential risks. Once an emergency occurs, family members can better understand and cooperate. In addition, getting to know trustworthy lawyers in advance and understanding basic legal knowledge can help us remain calm and make correct judgments when facing sudden legal risks.