Erika Nagy, Esq. Jan 13, 2010:

....while you can get a default judgment ... please insert 'while', sorry

Erika Nagy, Esq. Jan 13, 2010:

@ sebasthw: I really do not believe this has anything to do with a default judgment due to the lack of presence of the defendant(s) ... I could be wrong... while in the US, under the vast majority of circumstances, a criminal trial cannot be conducted in the absence of the defendant, in Italy trial in absentia is permitted. Besides, you can get a default judgment against someone who is a no-show in case of a civil trial only, that is not how it works in criminal cases. E.g., you don't get convicted of a crime simply for not showing up (even in countries where the defendant is not required to be present in criminal trials) ... anyway, just some thoughts

Sebastian Haywood-Ward (asker) Jan 13, 2010:

Hi! They have been accused of bankruptcy offences and usury and illegal interest rates - it's a big financial swindle involving investors / private savers.

Erika Nagy, Esq. Jan 13, 2010:

Hi! Could you provide a bit more context? Accused of what?