Israeli Legal System

Crimes & New Immigrants: The Due Process in Israel

by Tzvi Szajnbrum, Attorney at Law and Notary | Jun 11, 2011 | Citizenship & Immigration, Criminal Law, Israeli Legal System

This is one of the hardest articles I’ve written so far and I understand how upsetting it will be for many of you when reading it, but the reality is what it is and especially for new immigrants who have high expectations before they encounter the criminal justice...

Criminal Proceedings in Israel

by Tzvi Szajnbrum, Attorney at Law and Notary | Apr 23, 2011 | Criminal Law, Israeli Legal System

The main stages in criminal proceedings are as follows: Submission of a complaint – Every person is entitled to submit a complaint in any police station, even if the complaint may be dealt with by a different unit in a different location. The police will begin an...

The Power of the Law

by Tzvi Szajnbrum, Attorney at Law and Notary | Feb 19, 2011 | Banking, Bankruptcy and Debts (Otsaa La Foal), Debts, Bankruptcy and Finances, Israeli Legal System

What you should know about the Israeli legal system More and more new immigrants are unfortunately getting into trouble with “the law”. The majority of the problems concern monetary issues; therefore it is of paramount importance to explain how the system works. From...

THE STATE OMBUDSMAN (MEVAKER AMEDINA) IN ISRAEL 2015

by Tzvi Szajnbrum, Attorney at Law and Notary | Apr 28, 2010 | Israeli Legal System, Life in Israel

Whenever a citizen feels harmed by any government institution, the State Comptroller may help

Clearing a Criminal Record in Israel

by Tzvi Szajnbrum, Attorney at Law and Notary | Feb 26, 2010 | Civil & Litigation, Criminal Law, Israeli Legal System

We are considered a democracy, but please note: Israel is a very “fragile democracy”. Having a clear criminal record could make a difference about your chances for a “successful future”. Protect your future as soon as possible. The younger you are the stronger is the...