Lawyer under Article 332 of the Criminal Code – Illegal transfer of persons across the state border of Ukraine

Every citizen of Ukraine knows that the crossing of the state border is carried out exclusively according to the rules established by the Law and only through official checkpoints. However, different situations occur in life. Some people try to be abroad at any cost, violating the current legislation. The number of such cases increased especially with the introduction of the Law of Ukraine "On Mobilization" against the background of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation. There are many cases when group illegal transportation of persons across the state border is organized. Such actions are subject to sanctions under Article 332 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The lawyers of our law firm Prykhodko and Partners provide defense services to suspects/accused under this article.

Crossing the border and crossing the border: peculiarities of terminology

Let's start with what exactly is the difference between illegal border crossing and illegal border crossing.

As for crossing the border, these are the actions of a person crossing the border independently, without outside help. In turn, crossing the border is the involvement of other persons in the illegal crossing of the border by one person or a group of persons.

Liability under Article 332 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine

According to Article 332 of the Criminal Code, it is not possible to receive a loyal punishment, that is, fines, community or correctional services. According to the specified article, only deprivation of liberty is provided. According to the current legislation, actions under Article 332 of the Criminal Code are criminalized as serious.

The objective aspect of criminal acts under Article 332 of the Criminal Code:

1. Illegal transportation of persons across the state border.
2. Organization of illegal transportation of persons.
3. Guide to the above actions.
4. Facilitating the execution of the above-mentioned actions with instructions, advice, etc.

Let's consider in more detail the issue of responsibility under this article:

• Imprisonment for a term of 2 to 5 years

Such a punishment is provided for persons who have committed such a crime for the first time.

• Imprisonment for a period of 3 to 7 years

The above responsibility applies to persons who have committed this crime repeatedly. Also, this measure of punishment applies for the group commission of the offense.

No person without a legal education will be able to independently deal with a criminal case under this article. That is why the first and only correct step to take is to enlist the support of professional lawyers.

Assistance of a lawyer under Article 332 of the Criminal Code

If you wish to receive highly qualified legal assistance under Article 332 of the Criminal Procedure Code, contact our specialists - lawyers Prykhodko and Partners.

We have the necessary experience, high qualifications and professionalism for high-quality protection of your interests. We guarantee each of our clients the desired result.

Our lawyers provide a full range of services under Article 332 of the Criminal Code:

• 24/7 counseling (both offline and online).
• Acquaintance with case materials under Article 332 of the Criminal Code.
• Collection of evidence base.
• Participation in investigative actions.

We recommend involving a lawyer precisely at the stage of the pre-trial investigation. This will allow to qualitatively protect the interests and rights of the client. Our lawyers represent the client's interests in courts of various instances. If necessary, we will be able to appeal the verdict, prepare motions, complaints, statements. You can trust us. Legal confidentiality is the highest value for each of our specialists.

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