A relative detained in Brazil
Acting fast changes the outcome. We locate the detained person, follow the custody hearing and take on the defense — all remotely, in English.
Criminal defense lawyer · OAB/MG 155.242 · Remote service nationwide
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The first steps
1. Locate — confirm which facility the person is in and their procedural situation (SEEU/BNMP and the enforcement court). See also how to locate a prisoner in Brazil.
2. Custody hearing — within 24 hours the judge decides. A defense present can ask for release or alternative measures.
3. Retained defense — replace the court-appointed lawyer (assigned by the State, who sometimes does not follow up) with a retained lawyer who accesses the case file and defines the strategy.
4. Border — if it is a border case (international trafficking, smuggling), jurisdiction is federal. See criminal defense at the border.
Perguntas frequentes
How do I find out where my relative is detained in Brazil?
The person is located through the SEEU/BNMP systems and the enforcement court. The family can request the information, and a retained lawyer accesses the case file to confirm the facility and the procedural situation.
How long do we have to act after the arrest?
The custody hearing takes place within 24 hours of the arrest: the judge decides on release, pre-trial detention or alternative measures. Having a defense present from that moment is decisive.
Can I hire a lawyer without traveling to Brazil?
Yes. The engagement is done remotely through a power of attorney, and payment can be made internationally. You speak with the lawyer by WhatsApp, in English.
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