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Emergency Response Legal

What is a "dawn raid"?

It is an unannounced inspection by law enforcement or regulatory agencies (like the Competition Agency or Tax Service) to seize documents and evidence.

Can I refuse to let the police in?

If they have a valid court order (warrant), you cannot refuse entry. Obstructing them can be a criminal offense. You should call a lawyer immediately.

Do I have to answer questions during a search?

You generally have the right to remain silent until your lawyer arrives. You should provide basic identification but avoid discussing case details.

How can I prepare for a potential crisis?

Have a "Dawn Raid Policy" in place, train your receptionist and staff, and have a retained lawyer's emergency number ready.

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Introduction: What is Emergency Response Legal Support?

Running a business always involves unforeseen risks, but some situations require immediate and critically important responses. Emergency Response Legal support is a specialized service designed for companies facing an acute legal crisis. This could be an unexpected inspection by law enforcement agencies (a so-called "Dawn Raid"), the freezing of accounts by the Revenue Service, a workplace accident, a cyberattack, or the detention of management members. In such times, every minute is decisive. Incorrect actions, inadvertent destruction of evidence, or giving unfavorable testimony can cause irreparable damage to the company's reputation and financial standing. A group of qualified lawyers ensures the management of the situation from the very first minutes, protecting the company's interests and employees' rights in a stressful environment.

What Does This Service Cover?

Emergency legal assistance is a multidisciplinary service tailored to the specifics of the crisis. Key areas include:

  • Immediate On-Site Presence: Physical presence of a lawyer at the company's office during a search, seizure, or inspection to ensure procedural norms are followed.
  • Participation in Investigative Actions: Attending employee interrogations, checking the accuracy of protocols, and recording violations.
  • Crisis Communication Management: Legal expertise of press releases and public statements so that the company does not make statements that could later be used against it.
  • Appealing Temporary Measures: Immediate court appeals against seizures, suspension of activities, or blocking of bank accounts.
  • Conducting Internal Investigations: Rapid fact-finding (e.g., during fraud or data leaks) and preservation of evidence.
  • Negotiation with State Agencies: Communication with the Prosecutor's Office, Revenue Service, or regulatory bodies to mitigate damage.

Common Real-World Scenarios

Emergency legal assistance may be needed by a business in various scenarios:

  • Financial Police Raid: When the investigative service unexpectedly enters the office to seize documentation. At this time, the lawyer controls that only materials covered by the court order are seized.
  • Workplace Injury or Accident: During a serious accident at a construction site or factory, when the Labor Inspectorate and police arrive on the scene. It is necessary to record evidence and protect management from criminal liability.
  • Cyber Incident and Data Leak: Exposure of the client database due to a hacker attack, requiring notification of the Personal Data Protection Service within the shortest deadlines established by law.
  • Unexpected Account Freezing: Paralysis of operational activities due to a tax dispute, requiring rapid legal response to save the business.
  • Detention of Director: Arrest of a senior executive at the airport or border, requiring immediate involvement regarding bail measures.

Georgian Legal Framework

Emergency management is based on Georgian procedural and substantive law. The Criminal Procedure Code of Georgia regulates the rules of search, seizure, and interrogation. A lawyer's knowledge of the nuances of this code is crucial to prevent the acquisition of illegal evidence. The Tax Code of Georgia defines the procedures for tax audits and the imposition of liens. In terms of occupational safety, the Organic Law "On Occupational Safety" is critical, which establishes obligations to report accidents. In the event of a data breach, the Law "On Personal Data Protection" applies, setting strict deadlines for informing the regulator about the incident.

Service Process

Working in emergency mode differs from standard procedures:

  1. Hotline Activation: The client contacts the lawyer on an emergency number 24/7.
  2. Initial Briefing: Instructions are given to employees over the phone (e.g., "Do not answer questions until the lawyer arrives," "Do not give access to computers without a court order").
  3. On-Site Mobilization: Arrival of the legal team at the scene in the shortest possible time.
  4. Process Management: Engaging in investigative or administrative actions, entering remarks into protocols.
  5. Strategy Development: After the first wave passes, planning a long-term defense strategy.

Why Use Legal.ge?

In a crisis situation, time does not wait, and there is no room for experiments. Legal.ge allows you to quickly find specialists who have experience managing similar crises. The platform features experts in criminal, tax, and corporate law who can respond operationally throughout Georgia. Find your defender on Legal.ge before a crisis hits, or contact them immediately in case of urgent necessity.

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