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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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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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