English-speaking criminal defense – Magdeburg (Germany)
Urgent situations: arrest, search, police interview, detention – calm, strategic, discreet.
If someone is arrested or searched near Magdeburg, timing matters. Early legal guidance can prevent avoidable mistakes and protect options for defense under German law.
I assist English-speaking clients and their families in urgent criminal matters, including situations involving police stops, customs checks, alleged possession of illegal substances, searches of vehicles or homes, and first interviews.
Based in Magdeburg (Northern Germany), with appointments by arrangement in Hildesheim. Representation nationwide and in cross-border matters.
When you should contact a lawyer immediately
Typical urgent situations where early defense is decisive:
- Arrest / detention (including temporary custody).
- Search of car, home or workplace (warrant or “voluntary” consent).
- Police interview / summons as suspect or witness.
- Drug allegations (possession, transport, “found in the vehicle”).
- Seizure of phone, laptop, documents.
- Border / customs issues (airport, motorway, transit).
- Cases with professional impact (pilots, engineers, executives, regulated roles).
- Cross-border constellations (foreign nationals, translation needs, coordination).
First steps (general guidance)
Without knowing the case details, these principles are usually helpful in Germany:
- Do not speculate or “explain” the situation to police. Ask for legal counsel first.
- Stay factual: identify yourself, then pause. Avoid informal conversations.
- Document what happened (time, place, officers, witnesses) as soon as possible.
- Secure evidence (dashcam, messages, receipts) and do not alter devices or data.
This is general information, not legal advice for a specific case. Concrete strategy depends on the file, the procedural status, and the evidence situation.
How I work in urgent criminal matters
In time-critical situations, clarity and structure matter more than noise.
- Rapid situation assessment and risk mapping.
- Early-stage defense before statements lock in narratives.
- Communication strategy with authorities where appropriate.
- Evidence-driven analysis (facts first, then law).
- Discretion, especially for sensitive professional roles.
- Coordination if additional specialist resources are needed.
For a broader profile of my criminal-law work, see: Complex Criminal Law (EN).
Contact (English)
If you need urgent guidance (arrest, search, interview), contact me as early as possible.
Contact:
Email: martin@heynert.com
Office (Magdeburg): +49.391.5982-243
Mobile: +49.171.4135269
Appointments by arrangement in Magdeburg and Hildesheim. Representation nationwide.