Advocate Article 302 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – Creation or maintenance of places of debauchery and prostitution

In Ukrainian society, there are stable principles of morality that have been developed for a long time. Violation of these principles in most cases causes serious legal consequences, in particular, criminal liability. Such immoral and illegal acts include, in particular, adultery and fornication. These crimes are punishable under Article 302 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. If you need the services of a lawyer under Article 302 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine - creation and maintenance of places of debauchery and prostitution, contact the specialists of our law firm Prykhodko and Partners.

Composition of the crime under Article 302 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine

According to the current Criminal Code, fornication is a complex of immoral actions that are associated with disordered sexual relations. They can be expressed in a natural or unnatural form, provided for a fee or free of charge.

Among the key signs that qualify an illegal act:

1. Involvement of minors/minors.
2. Organization.
3. The pursuit of a single goal - illegal enrichment.
4. Organization and maintenance of places of debauchery and prostitution.
5. Committing similar illegal acts before.

Punishment provided for creating or maintaining the power of lewdness and lewdness

Article 302 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine stipulates the following punishment for committing such a socially dangerous act as creating and maintaining places of debauchery and witnessing:

1. Fines.
2. Restriction of freedom for a period of up to 2 years.

If the actions under Article 302 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine were carried out for the purpose of obtaining income or the organizer of places of debauchery is a person who has already been prosecuted for a similar criminal offense, a more severe punishment follows:

• Restriction of freedom for up to 5 years.
• Imprisonment for up to 10 years.

Important: as a general rule, persons who have reached the age of 16 at the time of committing the offense may be held criminally liable. However, if a person has committed a crime against a minor, the subject who is an adult can be prosecuted.

Assistance of professional lawyers under Article 302 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine

If you are charged under Article 302 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, you must use the legal assistance of qualified lawyers. You should contact Prykhodko and Partners lawyers in the following cases:

• You have been declared a suspect.
• You have committed a crime.
• Your home is being searched or other investigative actions are being conducted.
• You are called for questioning as a witness or victim.
• You are accused of whistleblowing.

It is very important to seek the help of professional lawyers as soon as possible. Without a defense attorney, it is better not to give any evidence. We have solid experience in defending the interests of those accused under Article 302 – creating or maintaining places of lewdness and solicitation.

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