Lawyer under Article 187 of the Criminal Code – Robbery

Property crimes are extremely common in today's world. Ukraine is no exception. The explanation for this is quite simple: such actions are easily performed without prior preparation. The main goal is to take possession of someone else's property. Even with the beginning of a full-scale war, robbery is one of the most widespread acts, which is punishable by current Ukrainian legislation. If you or your loved ones are charged under Article 187 of the Criminal Code, the first important step to take is to get quality advice from professional criminal lawyers. Employees of our Prykhodko and Partners law office provide highly qualified assistance under this article. All nuances of each case under Article 187 of the Criminal Code are discussed at a preliminary consultation.

Оbjective and subjective side of the crime under Article 187 of the Criminal Code

The first part of Article 187 of the Criminal Code clearly states that robbery is an attack, the purpose of which is to seize property that is privately owned by another person. In the vast majority of cases, robbery is combined with violence or threats of its use.

So, robbery is a serious crime. It is based on the use of various types of violence, in particular, physical and mental, for the illegal acquisition of a third party's property.

We offer to consider in more detail the issue of the object and subject of the crime under Article 187 of the Criminal Code. The object of the crime is infringement of the following rights:

• The right to own private property.
• The right of disposition.
• The right to use a person's property.

Also, the object of the crime is the health and life of the victim. The object of the crime is property.

The subjective side of the crime involves direct intent. That is, the citizen is clearly aware of the illegality of his own actions. The subject under Article 187 of the Criminal Code is a convicted person who has reached the age of 14.

Liability provided for in the article Robbery

Liability under Article 187 of the Criminal Code depends on the severity of the committed criminal acts:

• Part one of Article 187 of the Criminal Code. The term is from 3 to 7 years of imprisonment.
• Part two of Article 187 of the Criminal Code. The term is from 7 to 10 years of imprisonment, confiscation of property. Aggravating circumstances: committed by a group of persons or committed by a person who previously committed banditry or robbery.
• Part three of Article 187 of the Criminal Code. The term is from 7 to 12 years of imprisonment, confiscation of property. Aggravating circumstances: robbery, which is combined with breaking into premises or housing.
• Рart four of Article 187 of the Criminal Code. The term is from 8 to 15 years of imprisonment, confiscation of property. Aggravating circumstances: actions committed in particularly high proportions, in conditions of war/state of emergency, committed by a group of persons.

Specialist assistance under Article 187 of the Criminal Code

So, if you need highly qualified legal assistance on the subject of Burglary, contact the specialists of our bureau Prykhodko and Partners.

We have all the necessary theoretical and practical experience, which allows us to protect the interests of our clients at a high level.

• We conduct a detailed analysis of each specific case.
• Based on the received information, our lawyers form an effective defense strategy.

In addition, our lawyers:

• The evidence base is collected (testimonies of witnesses, recordings from video surveillance cameras, etc.).
• Counseling at each stage of criminal proceedings.
• Efforts to reclassify the case.
• Writing complaints, petitions, etc.
• High-quality representation of the client's interests in both law enforcement and judicial authorities.

We will be able to protect the interests and legal rights of everyone at a high level!

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