Criminal Defense
ทนายคดีอาญา · § Litigation
Quick Answer
Bail within 24 hours, brief preparation, forensic evidence challenges, witness impeachment, and plea negotiations for suspended sentences — from THB 25,000 per matter.
Timeline: Bail 1–2 days · Investigation 30–90 days · Trial 6–18 months · Appeals +12–24 months
Official fee: Bail bond THB 20,000–2,000,000 depending on charge · No court fee (state prosecution)
Legal Basis
Criminal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Narcotics Act, Computer Crime Act B.E. 2550/2560, Traffic Act, Immigration Act — accused's rights under Constitution s.40 and CrimProc s.7/1.
Who Needs This
Suspects under arrest or summons, families arranging bail, and victims filing private criminal complaints.
Required Documents
- Arrest or summons warrant
- ID card or passport
- Bail collateral (title deed, savings book, or civil servant position)
- Exculpatory witnesses
- Drug test results / CCTV footage where relevant
Common Pitfalls
- Confessing to police without counsel present is extremely hard to retract
- Insufficient bail = detention up to 84 days pending trial
- Possessing >15 pills presumed intent-to-distribute — dramatically higher penalty
Typical Use-cases
- Tourist arrested for narcotics possession
- Charged with online defamation or Computer Crime Act
- Fatal traffic accident
- Fraud / pyramid scheme charges
FAQ
- How much cash bail?
- Narcotics possession THB 100k–300k · Defamation/Computer Crime THB 50k–200k · Reckless driving causing death THB 300k–800k. Title deeds or civil-servant position can substitute cash.
- Do you offer English-speaking counsel?
- Yes, plus registered court interpreters if the defendant is a foreigner.
- When can I get a suspended sentence?
- Prison term ≤5 years, no prior imprisonment, guilty plea plus victim compensation — court may suspend for 1–5 years.
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