Lawyer under Article 114-1 of Ukraine’s Criminal Code — Obstruction of the lawful activities of Ukraine’s Armed Forces and other military formations

Legal assessment under Article 114-1 of Ukraine’s Criminal Code

Equally, a person’s own assertion that another actor behaved unlawfully does not determine the legality of their response. Counsel examines authority, documents, the event and applicable rules. Where deaths or other serious consequences are alleged, those consequences and their causal connection to specific conduct require separate examination.

Evidence and circumstances the lawyer examines

If investigators allege interference with an assignment, we review evidence of the assignment, delay, actual effect and each person’s role. Several people being present does not automatically establish identical intent or contribution. Explanations are checked against records, while issues requiring specialised knowledge are considered for proper examination.

• The allegation and procedural records.
• Complete recordings of the event.
• Participants’ authority documents.
• Records concerning the alleged assignment.
• The demands-and-responses timeline.
• Court orders and summons.

Legal assistance during investigation and in court

During investigation and trial, we address the actual prosecution account: the acts alleged, supporting evidence and material that may rebut or change the assessment. Challenges to suspicion, restrictions or other decisions depend on grounds and procedure. A lawyer cannot promise an outcome from the article number alone.

Lawyer consultation concerning obstruction of the Armed Forces’ lawful activities

A consultation concerning obstruction of the Armed Forces’ lawful activities starts with your procedural status, the records received and the next scheduled date. We distinguish issues that can already be assessed from those requiring additional case materials.

For a meaningful review under Article 114-1, provide available records such as the allegation and procedural records and complete recordings of the event in advance where possible. Do not select only favourable extracts: inconsistencies matter when assessing risks. We explain the available procedural steps, documents needed and limits of the proposed assignment. A consultation, a single submission and continuing case representation are different engagements.

An online consultation concerning obstruction of the Armed Forces’ lawful activities can provide an initial review remotely. Communication and file-sharing arrangements are agreed with counsel. Personal attendance at an investigative action or hearing is arranged separately according to the procedure and location. Sending an enquiry does not automatically appoint a lawyer as defence counsel in proceedings.

Working with Prikhodko & Partners

Before work concerning obstruction of the Armed Forces’ lawful activities begins, we identify the responsible lawyer, engagement scope and communication arrangements. The client understands which documents are being prepared, the next action and when separate approval is required. Facts obtained during legal assistance are discussed confidentially, with an agreed method for sharing sensitive materials.

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Case law helps assess how courts apply rules to specific circumstances. We check whether decisions are current and comparable, rather than treating another case’s outcome as automatic. An online consultation can begin with the available records. Client reviews are available in the relevant section of this page.

Lawyer fees concerning obstruction of the Armed Forces’ lawful activities

Lawyer fees concerning obstruction of the Armed Forces’ lawful activities depend on the stage, urgency, volume of records, number of episodes and procedural work required. One consultation, examination of several case volumes and defence through a particular stage involve different work. The criminal practice’s starting prices appear in the pricing section; they do not establish an identical budget for every case.

Before work under Article 114-1 begins, we define what the professional fee includes: documents, attendance at actions or hearings, review of materials such as records concerning the alleged assignment, and reporting arrangements. Additional expert work, translation, travel and necessary expenses are discussed separately. Changes to the scope also require agreement; payment does not guarantee a procedural outcome.

Practical preparation for legal representation

Where a conflict began with a document check or exercise of official powers, provide information about all participants and the sequence. A question about one authority should not automatically be transferred to another military formation. We examine status, the demand and its connection to the alleged obstruction.

Preserve original recordings and information about their creator and circumstances. Avoid editing away the context. Counsel determines lawful use and further motions. Public distribution of case materials does not replace procedural submission and may require a separate assessment of risks.