Criminal Law
Our services include
- Visit to the prisoner and protection of the prisoner’s rights at the place of detention.
- Representation of the accused at the first presentation session
- Representation of the accused at the pre-trial session
- Conducting a full-scale investigation, collecting evidence, exchanging it and presenting it to the court.
- Protect the interests of the accused at the main court hearing
- Preparation of an appeal
- Preparation and legal support of a constitutional claim
- Preparation and legal support of a case for the European Court of Human Rights
- Preparation of a response to a civil / appeal claim, a counterclaim.
- Court representation in all three instances.
Homicide
The Criminal Code of Georgia recognizes crimes against human life. This chapter includes such crimes as premeditated murder, premeditated murder under aggravating circumstances, murder at the request of the victim, premeditated murder in a state of strong emotional excitement, premeditated murder of a newborn by its mother, murder by exceeding the limits of necessary repulsion, murder by exceeding the necessary measures of arrest of the offender, incitement to suicide, and killing by negligence.
If you have committed any of the above actions, you should know that this is a crime under the Criminal Code of Georgia and is punishable by law.
The fact of death may occur during the incident, but its qualification as to which specific crime was committed may become a matter of dispute between the parties.
Georgian Criminal Procedure Code is based on adversarial and equality.
If you find yourself in a similar case as a defendant, witness or victim, you will definitely need qualified legal assistance. You can fully ensure the establishment of the truth by respecting the law, helping the investigation and the court to clarify the truth.
Domestic Violence
It is one of the most common crimes, which is a big challenge for our state. Domestic violence is characterized not only by physical, but also by psychological and economic violence. The statistics and brutal forms of domestic violence are worrying for everyone, and the high rate of femicide indicates this.
For these reasons, domestic violence is quite noticeable. That is why investigative bodies try to start an investigation under the article of domestic violence. When a couple argues and physical violence occurs, the investigation begins under the article of domestic violence, although there is a huge difference between such a free relationship and family obligations. Accordingly, the penalties are also different. In this case, you will need qualified legal assistance and the services of a lawyer. You may need an active investigation to prove that you did not commit the aforementioned crime.
We will protect your interests during the negotiation process and during the conclusion of the contract, we will also help you to ensure that the labor relations within the enterprise are in compliance with Georgian legislation.
Our lawyers will assist you in preparing documentation for public procurement tenders, as well as in appealing tender conditions.
Drug Crimes
In Georgia, the illegal manufacture, production, purchase, storage, transportation, transfer or sale of a narcotic drug, its analogue or
precursor is considered a crime. Drug crimes have a long history. The Law of Georgia “On Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances, Precursors and Narcotic Aid”
contains a list of substances as an appendix, as well as their quantities.
Regarding this issue, the legal literature indicates that first the molecular structure of the substance must be determined by examination, whether it has a drug-like effect on the body, and then it must be given the appropriate name and included in the list of substances subject to special control. Detection and investigation of drug crimes is a very specific activity. It is also worth considering that in Georgian judicial practice there are frequent cases when, unfortunately, the discussion of the subjective element in the justification of the verdict is either completely ignored or is very weak. It should also be said that there are many arguments that drug crimes are punished very severely in Georgia. We have practice and very good results in similar cases. If you are accused of a drug crime, contact us and receive qualified legal assistance.
Cyber Crimes
With the development of technology, criminal law is changing and new fields are being added to it. Such is cybercrime.
The investigation of crime is complicated by the lack of qualified personnel and the technically inexhaustible variety of crimes. Cybercrime can cause major financial crimes, can also cause crimes against human life and human rights.
To exercise your rights under Georgian law, you will need the help of a lawyer. Contact us for a detailed consultation. Know your rights and you will be protected.
Georgian legislation recognizes several types of residence permits: work, study, family reunification, special residence, investment, short-term, as well as a residence permit for a former citizen.
To successfully complete your immigration matters, it is essential to hire a lawyer and start the immigration process in the right direction from the day you enter the country. Missing deadlines and using the wrong tactics can lead to failure. We will help you resolve immigration issues.
Today, since the majority of the population actively uses the Internet, Internet users are the most easily accessible and attractive target for fraudsters. Active use of the Internet and technological development have created new types of risks in terms of fraud. One of the most common forms of Internet fraud is phishing.
To exercise your rights under Georgian law, you will need the help of a lawyer. Contact us for a detailed consultation. Know your rights and you will be protected.
Violent Crimes
A set of crimes committed against the life, health, freedom of a person, and also against public morality is called a violent crime. The basis of violent crimes is an unlawful attack against a person or public morality, which is carried out by means of physical force or the threat of its use.
Criminal law also distinguishes crimes committed with the motive of violence.
A hate crime is a criminal offense committed against a person or group of persons on the basis of prejudice, while hate speech includes various types of expressions directed against a person or group of persons on the basis of their personal characteristics or status.
Such can be: intentional murder, intentional bodily harm, robbery, robbery, rape, and others
Fraud cases
Fraud is an economic crime that involves the acquisition of another person’s property and/or obtaining property rights by deception for the purpose of unlawful appropriation. It involves the victim’s property damage. Deception is the main sign of fraud. Fraud can be committed by both active and passive deception. An aggravating circumstance is fraud committed by a group.
Fraud is difficult to detect and investigate. Depending on the nature of the crime. It is difficult to distinguish fraud from civil liability for non-fulfillment of contractual obligations. Qualification is also a difficult issue. Contact us for legal advice.
Crime against human rights
A crime against human rights (often referred to as a human rights violation or crime against humanity, depending on scale and intent) is any serious act that violates the basic rights and dignity every person is entitled to under international law. They are prohibited under international law, including: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) ,The Geneva Conventions.
These acts may include: Genocide – Intentional destruction of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. Torture – Inflicting severe physical or mental pain to punish, intimidate, or extract information. Slavery and Human Trafficking – Forcing people to work or engage in exploitation. Enforced Disappearance – When individuals are secretly abducted or imprisoned by the state. War Crimes – Violations of the laws of war (e.g., killing civilians, targeting hospitals). Apartheid – Institutionalized racial segregation and oppression. Sexual Violence in Conflict – Rape and other forms of sexual assault used as a weapon of war.
At the local level, this could be inequality, gender-based violence against women, domestic violence, human trafficking, and violations of the rights of persons with disabilities.
Corruption
Corruption includes the conduct of public officials, whether political officials or civil servants, whereby they improperly and illegally enrich themselves or their relatives through the abuse of their public duties. Corruption, which weakens public trust in state institutions, hinders the democratic and stable development of the country, and contributes to the violation of human rights and freedoms. It takes different forms and includes actions such as: bribery, nepotism, influence peddling, cronyism…
Crimes against sexual freedoms and inviolability
Sexual crimes are one of the most sensitive and serious categories of crimes — they violate human dignity, identity, and fundamental rights.
Sexual crimes are considered to be all actions aimed at violating a person’s sexual freedom and integrity.
Sexual crimes are one of the most sensitive and serious categories of crimes — they violate human dignity, identity, and fundamental rights.
Sexual crimes are considered to be all actions aimed at violating a person’s sexual freedom and integrity.
The Criminal Code of Georgia includes several main articles, such as: Rape (Article 137) – sexual intercourse with physical violence, threats or taking advantage of the victim’s powerless position. Other acts of a sexual nature (Article 138) – when the act is not a direct sexual intercourse, but still violates the sexual integrity of a person. Sexual conduct with a minor (Article 139) — is punishable with particular severity, as it affects the physical and psychological safety of the child. Sexual harassment (Article 150¹) — when a person experiences unwanted sexual conduct, offers or comments that create a hostile environment at work, study or any other place. It should be remembered that psychological harm is as important as physical harm. Public stigma often prevents people from seeking an investigation — which is why a sensitive, professional approach from law enforcement is so important.