Robbery – Article 187 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. Qualification of robbery, composition and features of the crime

Robbery belongs to the category of crimes not only against private property, but also against the personal safety of citizens. Such an act involves criminal liability. In this article, we will consider the qualification of robbery, composition and features of the crime under Article 187 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. If you need the help of a lawyer for this article, the specialists of our Prykhodko and Partners law office will certainly help you with this.

Composition and features of the crime under Article 187 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine

Let us consider in more detail the composition of the offense under Article 187 of the Criminal Code. The object of the crime is the right to free possession/use/disposal of property without encroachment by third parties. As for the objective side of the crime, it is a short-term act of aggression. The main goal of criminals is to seize property. Criminals can use various methods and tools of pressure to implement their plan. Among them are beatings, demonstration of weapons, torture. The main criterion for the credibility of threats is the individual perception of these actions by the victim.

The subjective side of the crime under Article 187 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine is a deliberate active action. It is carried out for selfish reasons, pursuing the following intention: illegal acquisition of certain material goods. As for the subject of the crime, it is a convicted person whose age is 14+.

Therefore, robbery is one of the most serious criminal offenses. The liability provided for in this article is imprisonment for a term of 3 to 15 years. In addition, confiscation of property is provided. A charge of robbery requires the professional assistance of a lawyer.

What to do in case of accusation under Article 187 of the Criminal Code?

In accordance with the current Ukrainian legislation (Constitution, Criminal Procedure Code), there is a presumption of innocence. What is it about? Every citizen of Ukraine has an inalienable right to use the services of a lawyer at any stage of criminal proceedings. Also, no one is obliged to testify.

Quite often, situations arise when the evidence base against the accused is almost entirely made up of conjecture. Lawyers Prykhodko and Partners will be able to use this to prove the suspect's innocence.

You should contact our lawyers immediately in the following cases:

• Receiving a summons with a summons for questioning.
• Detention of a person at the scene of a crime.
• Announcement of suspicion under Article 187 of the Criminal Code.
• The need to file a cassation or appeal.

If you have been arrested, you should remember that in any situation you should remain calm and not resist the representatives of law enforcement agencies. Even before the first interrogation, you should request a confidential meeting with a lawyer, and you should also refrain from participating in any investigative actions without the presence of a lawyer. The key to success is a well thought-out line of defense.

Our lawyers provide comprehensive protection of the rights of suspects/accused under Article 187 of the Criminal Code.

By contacting our specialists, you can be 100% sure that the case will be completed in your favor. Criminal cases are our immediate specialty. Our robbery lawyers have practical experience in dealing with similar cases. We are able to defend the rights of clients even in the most difficult cases.

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