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Lawyer: Milić Investigation Legally Contradictory, Suspect May Be Released Soon

Lawyer: Milić Investigation Legally Contradictory, Suspect May Be Released Soon

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lawyer Sead Spahović stated that the order to investigate Veselin Milić is legally contradictory.
  • Spahović argues the prosecutor describes participation in attempted aggravated murder but qualifies the charge as aiding after the fact and concealing evidence.
  • Milić is expected to be released from custody in two months if the investigation is not concluded.

Lawyer Sead Spahović, speaking to N1, has raised serious concerns regarding the legal basis of the investigation into Veselin Milić. Spahović contends that the prosecution's order is fundamentally flawed, pointing to a discrepancy between the alleged actions and the legal classification of the crime. According to Spahović, the facts presented by the prosecutor describe involvement in an attempted aggravated murder, a severe offense, yet the charge is being treated more leniently as aiding a perpetrator after the crime and concealing evidence.

The order for the investigation in the case of Veselin Milić is legally contradictory.

— Sead SpahovićLawyer Sead Spahović's assessment of the legal proceedings.

This legal interpretation, if accurate, could significantly impact the case. Spahović further highlighted that Milić is slated for release from pre-trial detention in approximately two months, provided the investigation does not reach a conclusion by then. This timeline adds a layer of urgency and raises questions about the progress and direction of the inquiry.

The prosecutor factually describes participation in an attempted aggravated murder in a treacherous manner, but qualifies the crime more leniently – as aiding the perpetrator after the criminal act and concealing evidence.

— Sead SpahovićSpahović explaining the legal discrepancy in the Milić case.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.