On April 17, 2020, an article by Ihor Svitlichny and Hanna Kolesnyk was published on the website of the Higher School of Advocacy
How can a lawyer act during a preparatory trial for successful defense?
What does the defense attorney first remember when he learns about the date of the preparatory hearing in the criminal proceedings? He recalls that much needs to be done to make effective use of the opportunities provided to the defense counsel by the Code of Criminal Procedure during the preparatory hearing. What actions can counsel take to conduct a preparatory hearing effectively? The current CPC does not have many articles on the preparatory hearing, only Articles 314-316 of the CPC. Upon receipt of the indictment, the court must schedule a preparatory hearing within five days.
Is this really the court? You can find out what recommendations Ihor Svitlichny and Hanna Kolesnyk give to their colleagues at the following link: https://www.hsa.org.ua/blog/yak-diyaty-advokatu-pid-chas-pidgotovchogo-sudovogo-provadzhennya-zadlya-uspishnogo-zahystu/