When a state confronts you with its full power, demanding your surrender to a foreign country with your liberty hanging in the balance, it is not merely a legal proceeding—it is a fight for your future. Extradition and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters is a field of law where international treaties, national legislation, and fundamental human rights intersect. A single misstep in this labyrinth leads to irreversible consequences: unlawful surrender, political persecution, or an unfair trial. The Legal Sandbox Georgia team is your steadfast shield and experienced guide, ensuring your rights are protected at every level and using every available legal mechanism to preserve your freedom.
We represent individuals whose extradition is requested by a foreign state, scrutinizing the request for compliance with international treaties and leveraging all possible grounds for refusal, including the political nature of the offense, the risk of torture or inhuman treatment, or arguing that the request is made for discriminatory reasons. We defend your interests in interactions with the Prosecutor's Office and before all court instances. Furthermore, when a foreign state requests investigative actions in Georgia, such as questioning or searches, we ensure the process is conducted in strict accordance with the law. We monitor procedural legality and protect all of an individual's procedural rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to counsel. Our goal is to protect not only your liberty but also your dignity, ensuring that cooperation between states does not become a tool for violating your fundamental rights.