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A discreet consultation in a Haifa office before police questioning

Rights of Suspects and Drivers

Police Questioning: Your Rights and How to Prepare

If you are summoned for police questioning, first clarify whether you are being questioned as a witness or a suspect. Preserve relevant records, avoid giving a rushed account and consider legal advice before the interview begins.

Published: 26 August 2026
Updated: 26 August 2026
Reading time: 12 minutes of reading.
By: Asi Kalfon, Attorney at Law

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A document file and anonymized indictment on a Haifa office desk

Criminal Law

Received an Indictment? First Steps and What Happens Next

An indictment is not a conviction, but it begins a criminal proceeding. It is important to understand the allegations, the hearing date and the contents of the investigation file without delay.

Published: 26 August 2026
Updated: 26 August 2026
Reading time: 13 minutes of reading
By: Asi Kalfon, Attorney at Law

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Archive folders illustrating different routes for addressing criminal information

Criminal Law

Criminal and Police Records in Israel: Differences and Available Procedures

The expression "criminal-record expungement" can refer to several distinct procedures. The first step is to identify whether the record concerns a conviction, a closed police investigation or the ground on which a case was closed.

Published: 26 August 2026
Updated: 26 August 2026
Reading time: About 14 minutes of reading
By: Asi Kalfon, Attorney at Law

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A closed file and anonymized decision concerning a closure ground

Criminal Law

Changing the Ground for Closing a Police Investigation: When and How to Apply

An application to change the ground for closing an investigation is not a general request for name-clearing. It requires careful review of the closure decision and the relevant investigation file.

Published: 26 August 2026
Updated: 26 August 2026
Reading time: 12 minutes of reading.
By: Asi Kalfon, Attorney at Law

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Traffic Law

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol: Breath Testing, Refusal and What Happens Next

After a roadside alcohol test, keep every document and record the sequence of events. Refusing a lawful test may have serious consequences and does not prevent criminal proceedings.

Published: 26 August 2026
Updated: 26 August 2026
Reading time: About 14 minutes of reading
By: Asi Kalfon, Attorney at Law

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Car keys and a decision document on an office desk

Traffic Law

Administrative Driving Disqualification: The Hearing, Period and Request for Revocation

Administrative driving disqualification is a temporary measure imposed by an authorised police officer that may take effect before the Traffic Court hears the case.

Published: 26 August 2026
Updated: 26 August 2026
Reading time: 13 minutes of reading
By: Asi Kalfon, Attorney at Law

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