Branches of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure within the field of Law are considered some of the most complex areas of legal practice, covering topics like life, property, environment, tax regulations, and digital offenses.
The legal work in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure involves protecting individuals’ actions and omissions with sensitivity and care, as it often involves matters of life, freedom, and honor.
Who are the experts in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure?
These individuals are responsible for operating the legal system related to criminal law in Brazil, aiming to ensure a just, prompt, and effective enforcement of the law. They include lawyers, public defenders, prosecutors, judges, police officers, investigators, and forensic experts who are directly involved in criminal law and legal proceedings.
Each professional approaches these issues from a unique viewpoint, either to protect their client’s rights or to prosecute individuals for criminal offenses. However, they share a common requirement: they need to be well-informed and knowledgeable about the subject in order to perform their duties effectively, ensuring the correct application of criminal law provisions.
Statistics for the first half of 2022
The three judges from the Superior Court of Justice who specialize in Criminal Law released the statistical report for the first half of 2022.
STJ’s third division:
- 847 procedures were received and 901 were downloaded.
- 1,229 cases were reported, with 969 handled by a single judge and 260 in a group session.
STJ’s 5th grade:
- 26,185 processes were received and 28,649 were downloaded.
- Out of 37,750 cases, 29,934 were decided by a single judge and 7,816 were decided in a session.
STJ 6th grade:
- 26,125 procedures were received and 28,762 were downloaded.
- 35,816 cases were processed, with 28,773 handled individually and 7,043 in group sessions.
Conjur’s data shows the Superior Court of Justice’s productivity and the high demand experienced by professionals in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure.
In order to meet the demand effectively, we need to be ready to act swiftly and make informed decisions.
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