LegalGEIntentional less serious bodily harm (Article 118 of the Criminal Code of Georgia) is a crime that, while not life-threatening, causes prolonged health impairment or significant persistent loss of gen
Assault & Bodily HarmBattery or other violence (Article 126 of the Criminal Code of Georgia) is one of the most frequently registered crimes, involving the infliction of physical pain without causing bodily injury (neithe
Assault & Bodily HarmTorture (Article 144¹ of the Criminal Code of Georgia) is an extremely serious crime involving the infliction of severe physical or mental pain/suffering on a person. The purpose may be to obtain info
Assault & Bodily HarmCoercion constitutes a crime against an individual's freedom of will, which is strictly punished under Georgian legislation. It involves forcing a person to perform or refrain from performing an actio
Assault & Bodily HarmAn accusation of threat often represents a serious challenge for the accused, as it concerns personal psychological integrity and the sense of safety. However, in practice, investigations under the th
Assault & Bodily HarmIntentional serious bodily harm (Article 117 of the Criminal Code of Georgia) is one of the most severe categories of crimes against the person, posing the greatest threat to physical integrity after
Assault & Bodily HarmDomestic violence (Article 126¹ of the Criminal Code of Georgia) is a particularly sensitive and strictly regulated area. State policy towards domestic crimes is uncompromising, reflected in frequent
Assault & Bodily HarmThreatening involves the menace of killing, damaging health, or destroying property, where the victim has a grounded fear that the threat will be carried out. In Georgia, this act is criminalized unde
Assault & Bodily HarmThe use of excessive force is a complex legal concept primarily related to exceeding the limits of necessary defense (self-defense) or using disproportionate force when apprehending a criminal. In Geo
Electoral & Political Rights CrimesElection fraud is one of the most serious crimes against a democratic state, which is strictly punished under Georgian legislation. This category includes election-related acts such as altering vote c
Electoral & Political Rights CrimesFreedom of speech and expression is a fundamental value of a democratic society, which is especially protected by Georgian legislation. Consequently, unlawfully restricting a person's freedom of speec
Electoral & Political Rights CrimesViolence against or neglect of a minor is one of the most serious and sensitive categories of crime, which is treated with the utmost severity by Georgian legislation. Charges may include physical, ps
Family & Child CrimesNon-payment of child support (alimony) in Georgia does not only result in civil liability; willful non-execution of a court decision is a criminal offense. When a parent systematically evades the obli