A hooliganism lawyer is a lawyer under Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. Hooliganism

Hooliganism is one of the most common examples of crimes against morality and public order. According to Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, hooliganism is defined as a gross crime against public order, which is accompanied by particular audacity and cynicism. If you or your loved ones are charged under this article, you will need a bullying attorney. Providing legal services under Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine is one of the areas of activity of PRIKHODKO & PARTNERS specialists.

Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine: features of the crime and punishment

What is hooliganism, according to Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine? The most common manifestation of hooliganism is the offender's disregard for the traditional rules of social behavior:

• Causing damage to property.
• Abuse of children, people with special needs, elderly people, etc.
• Manifestations of shamelessness.
• Causing beatings, light physical injuries.

These are far from all actions that are united by the concept of "hooliganism". Important: the definition of hooliganism as a gross crime is a rather evaluative concept. The degree of punishment will depend on the number of victims, the duration of illegal actions, the degree of violation of the legitimate interests and rights of the victims.

 
The main feature of the crime under Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine is the motive of the hooligan - disrespect for others, a person's desire for self-expression, self-assertion in arrogance.

Most often, the consequence of hooligan actions is bringing the criminal to administrative responsibility. To characterize hooliganism as a criminal offense, it is necessary to establish that the person's actions were directly related to the use of violence, damage to someone else's property.

Assistance of a lawyer under Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine - hooliganism

To reduce the punishment under Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine or to reclassify the article, you should seek help from a qualified and experienced lawyer. PRIKHODKO & PARTNERS lawyers meet all these characteristics.

Our lawyers can join the criminal process under this article at any stage of the case. This can be the stage of a preliminary investigation, a trial or an appeal against a verdict. Of course, the sooner you consult our lawyers, the higher the probability of obtaining a positive result. Very often, hooliganism resembles other crimes that involve assault and robbery. In order to draw a clear line between the categories of the crime, it is necessary to demonstrate the presence of such components of hooliganism as exceptional cynicism, etc.

 
Professional lawyers will be able to give all events a correct legal assessment, significantly increasing the chances of success of defense actions.

The main condition for effective cooperation is that the accused must present the essence of the matter to the lawyer in as much detail, impartially and objectively as possible.

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