Part of the law firm’s activities consist of criminal cases where attorney Gunilla Olsson continuously undertakes and receives assignments as a public defender. Gunilla Olsson has been appointed as a public defender in cases ranging from, for example, murder and drug offences to assault, theft and other assault offences.
If you are suspected of a crime you have, according to the Code of Procedure (SFS 1942:740) Chapter 21, under certain conditions the right to a public defender. Your public defender is appointed by the district court and the costs are covered in full by the State but you can depending on your income and if you are found guilty be ordered to pay a part of the cost for the defender. The prosecutor will inform you if you are entitled to a public defender.
You can then ask to have Gunilla Olsson appointed or contact us directly.