Extra-Judicial Penal Procedure

The study analyses the extra-judicial (administrative) penal procedure to evaluate the right of defense of the accused. Among the moments during the procedure when the right of defense is at stake are information of the accused about the accusation and the proofs, an opportunity for self-defense, the assistance by an advocate, the communication of the penal decree and the recourse. The study concludes that the new code has some respect for the right of defense. However, it also shows some weak points in which the right of defense is not protected by procedural norms and could be easily denied.

Keywords: Extra-judicial penal procedure; Right of defense