Enforcement of deprivation of the right to hold a position or carry on an activityWhen a convicted person has been deprived, as a penalty, of the right to hold a position or to carry on an activity, t
Probation and Non-Custodial PenaltiesThe types of submission made by the chief of the probation bureauThe Georgian law on the enforcement of non-custodial penalties and probation defines precisely with which type of submission the chief
Probation and Non-Custodial PenaltiesWhich decisions are enforced through the probation systemThe enforcement of non-custodial sentences in Georgia is governed by a dedicated law on the enforcement of non-custodial penalties and probatio
Administrative & Regulatory CrimesRegulatory Compliance Defense and Corporate Liability In the modern business environment, regulatory violations often escalate beyond administrative fines to criminal prosecution. Georgian legislation
Administrative & Regulatory CrimesLicensing Violations and Illegal Entrepreneurship Defense In Georgia, certain activities (e.g., medical, construction, energy, gambling, mining) require a special state license or permit. Operating wi
Administrative & Regulatory CrimesBuilding Code Violations: Administrative and Criminal Liability Defense The boom in Georgia''s construction sector has tightened regulations regarding building permits, project compliance, and safety
Appeals & Post-ConvictionConditional Release (Parole) Applications: Legal Support for Freedom Conditional early release (often called "parole") is one of the most important legal mechanisms for a convict to leave prison. Geor
Appeals & Post-ConvictionAppellate Defense: Appealing to the Court of Appeals A verdict delivered by a first-instance court (City or District Court) is not final. If you believe the judge incorrectly assessed the evidence, vi
Appeals & Post-ConvictionParole Hearings (Early Release) Representation Parole, or early release (known locally as "UDO"), is a vital legal mechanism giving prisoners the chance to leave the penitentiary facility before servi
Appeals & Post-ConvictionPost-Conviction Relief Motions (Newly Discovered Circumstances) A guilty verdict does not always mark the end of the legal battle. Georgian legislation provides for the possibility of reviewing a case
Appeals & Post-ConvictionSentence Reduction and Commutation Motions (Article 73) Sentence reduction or commutation is a legal mechanism allowing a convict to replace the remaining prison term with a lighter form of punishment
Appeals & Post-ConvictionCassation Appeals: Defense in the Supreme Court The Supreme Court of Georgia represents the highest and final instance of justice in the country. A cassation appeal is the last chance at the national
Appeals & Post-ConvictionEuropean Court of Human Rights (Strasbourg) Applications When the national justice system fails to ensure fairness, citizens of Georgia have a final and crucial hope—the European Court of Human Rights
Appeals & Post-ConvictionProbation Violation Defense Probation (conditional sentence) is a common form of punishment in Georgia, allowing a person to avoid prison if they adhere to specific conditions. However, the probation
Appeals & Post-ConvictionParole Defense (Early Release & Revocation) Parole, or early release ("UDO"), allows a prisoner to leave the penitentiary facility before serving the full term. However, after release, the individ
Appeals & Post-ConvictionCommercial Bribery — What Article 221 Regulates Commercial bribery, provided for in Article 221 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, is the legal form of a phenomenon widely known in the business environm
Appeals & Post-ConvictionPost-Conviction Relief and Appeals A guilty verdict does not always mean the end of the fight. Georgian legislation and international law provide several mechanisms for a convict to appeal a verdict,
Appeals & Post-ConvictionInnocence Projects and Wrongful Conviction: Legal Defense Post-Judgment The conviction of an innocent person is a tragedy for any legal system. Despite the efforts of the judiciary, errors occur: fals
