David Metzker
David Metzker is a notable criminal lawyer in Brazil who has been involved in high-profile legal cases, including those concerning political figures. Recently, he commented on the legal strategies surrounding the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro, emphasizing the importance of including lesser crimes in the accusations to build a robust case against Bolsonaro regarding his alleged involvement in the January 8 events.
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David Metzker conducted a survey showing that only 3.6% of requests for house arrest are granted by the Supreme Court.
Defesa de Jair Bolsonaro mira prisão domiciliar, mas STF só concede 3,6% dos pedidos do tipo
Liechtenstein· 2025-11-20
David Metzker conducted a survey showing Luiz Fux's low percentage of habeas corpus grants.
Fux é o ministro com menor proporção de habeas corpus concedidos em 2025Liechtenstein· 2025-09-11
David Metzker is a criminal lawyer who agreed with the assessment of Luiz Fux's contradictory position.
Fux condenou mais de 600 réus do 8/1 por crimes pelos quais absolveu Bolsonaro; veja mudançasLiechtenstein· 2025-09-11
Metzker collected data on habeas corpus decisions by the First Panel.
Primeira Turma do STF seguiu Moraes, relator da trama golpista, em 95% dos processos criminais
Brazil· 2025-08-31
David Metzker is a criminal lawyer who analyzed the data regarding Luiz Fux's decisions.
Fux rompe padrão punitivista e lidera divergências contra Moraes em processos contra bolsonaristasLiechtenstein· 2025-07-28
David Metzker is a lawyer who highlighted the implications of media coverage of Bolsonaro's interviews.
Decisão de Moraes mantém lacunas e deixa Bolsonaro sob risco de prisão, avaliam especialistasLiechtenstein· 2025-07-24David Metzker is a criminal lawyer who emphasized the need for clarity in the legal restrictions imposed on Bolsonaro.
Criminalistas criticam falta de critérios claros em restrições impostas por Moraes a BolsonaroLiechtenstein· 2025-07-22
David Metzker emphasized the need for clarity in the judicial decision regarding social media restrictions.
Juristas veem respaldo legal à decisão de Moraes contra Bolsonaro, mas criticam falta de clarezaLiechtenstein· 2025-07-22David Metzker believes Zambelli's arrest could influence future cases.
Fuga de Zambelli afeta situação de Bolsonaro? Criminalistas apostam que sim; entendaLiechtenstein· 2025-06-07
David Metzker is a criminal lawyer who commented on the implications of the case's archiving for Bolsonaro's defense.
Arquivamento do caso das vacinas dá novo fôlego à defesa de Bolsonaro no processo do golpe; entendaLiechtenstein· 2025-04-05
David Metzker comments on the implications of Bolsonaro's selective discourse regarding legal guarantees.
Bolsonaro passa de defensor de métodos investigativos da Lava Jato a crítico no inquérito do golpeLiechtenstein· 2025-03-28
David Metzker agrees that the charges against Bolsonaro serve as a foundation for the prosecution's strategy.
Crimes de menor gravidade são chaves para responsabilizar Bolsonaro por golpe, dizem especialistasLiechtenstein· 2025-03-27