Lawyer Radomir Munizaba explains to “Blic” that there is a possibility that the fact that the suspects in the murder of Danka Ilić changed their defense attorneys will influence them to change their strategy.
– By hiring a new defense attorney, there may be a change in the suspect’s defense, that is whether in the continuation of the proceedings the suspect will defend himself by remaining silent, whether he will present his defense, and also whether he will supplement his defense at some stage or change it – explains Munizaba for “Blic”.
The question arises as to why the suspects did not hire another lawyer, but will continue to be defended by an ex officio defense attorney?
– When the power of attorney of the chosen defense attorney is canceled and the suspect does not hire a new defense attorney, then the prosecution or the court assigns him an ex officio defense attorney. This rule applies in cases where the principle of mandatory defense applies, and mandatory defense is prescribed when a higher prison sentence is threatened and when the suspect is deprived of liberty. In this particular case, we do not know why the suspect did not hire a new defense attorney, and for that reason, the body leading the investigation appointed him a new defense attorney ex officio – says the lawyer.
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“This case is specific”
Our interlocutor emphasizes the importance of finding the body Thank you Ilić and points out that the key evidence against the suspects would be findings of injuries on the victim’s body. Munižab’s lawyer then explained what would be the key clues in the proceedings for the death of Danka Ilić.
– If it is a criminal offense against traffic safety, then traces or damage on the asphalt, as well as on the car, are the most important evidence. And in the specific case, the most significant injuries occurred on the injured person’s body. Also, all the mentioned traces, damages and injuries of the injured party would be covered by traffic and forensic medical expertise. If it is about murderthen there are also significant marks and injuries on the damaged body, the mechanism of injury and which injuries led to death. In this particular case, traces from and from the car would be taken into account – explains our interlocutor.
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Lawyer Radomir Munizaba states that this case is specific in that no trace was found that Danka Ilić’s body was in the places where the suspects said they took the body.
– We can only guess why the body was not found, but what is specific to this case is that no trace was found that the victim’s body was in the places where the suspects said they took the body. Not even a piece of clothing, hair, or any other item that comes from Danka Ilić – claims Munizaba.
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There may be a change in the defense of the suspects
The question arises as to what will happen in the investigation itself if the suspects change their statements, in which they admitted to committing the crime and described it in detail.
– Suspects have the right to defend themselves as they wish, which means if in the first stage, when giving a statement, they confessed to criminal acts, later they can change their testimony and say that for some reason known to them they do not stick with the confession. In that case, their changed statements are taken into account, as well as all other material evidence, and the court, after presenting the evidence at the main trial, decides whether there are elements for a guilty or acquittal verdict. So, from the above, there may be a change in the defense of the suspects in this criminal proceeding – says Munizaba.
