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I have to go to jail. Now what?
We advocate for a balanced bill around administration
Advocaat.be is concerned about a proposed bill on receivership. Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne has made this proposal to crack down on a small group of negligent, excessive and fraudulent administrators. While we understand that the bill aims to stop abuses, we have a few concerns.
Board of public prosecutors confirms: police may not ask you on the phone to participate in a lie detector test
Some time ago, we were told that the police apparently also ask suspects by phone to participate in a lie detector test. We as Advocaat.be immediately reacted critically to this. Even the response from the Board of Procurators General is now clear: it cannot be done over the phone.
Yasmina El Kaddouri is a lawyer trying to get young people excited about her profession
Yasmina El Kaddouri is a Ghent lawyer who has been working for the non-profit association TAJO for almost 5 years. She introduces young people to the legal profession. We interviewed her about it.
Jan Coninx champions warm Belgium as lawyer and entrepreneur
Jan Coninx is a lawyer; a lawyer is also an entrepreneur. So he is well placed as president of the non-profit organisation Entrepreneurs for a Warm Belgium. The non-profit organisation works through projects in the fields of food, culture and education to give people equal opportunities to develop.
Meet a lawyer fighting (often literally) for a good cause
Bert Vanmechelen used to be a professional boxer. Today, he is not only a lawyer but also president of the non-profit organisation Fighters Against Cancer. In an interview, he explains the link between martial arts and his fight against childhood cancer.
Looking for practical answers about a lawyer?
What does a lawyer cost?
A lawyer receives a fee, supplemented by compensation for expenses incurred. Therefore, make good arrangements with your lawyer in advance. That way, there will be no surprises.
What does a lawyer do?
Advise, mediate, negotiate and defend. A lawyer can help you in various ways. Both inside and outside a court.
What is a lawyer?
A lawyer is there to advise and assist you. Throughout the various stages of your life, you may come into contact with the law. A lawyer will then guide you through the legal maze. Even if you are an entrepreneur, the advice and assistance of a lawyer is no luxury.