Closure of criminal proceedings

Today, in Ukraine, there is a sufficiently wide list of grounds for closing criminal proceedings. In addition, the closing of criminal proceedings is one of the most common forms of ending a pre-trial investigation. Our Prykhodko and Partners law office employs professional lawyers who are highly specialized specialists in criminal law. They guarantee the provision of quality assistance even in the most difficult situations.

In what situations is it possible to close criminal proceedings?

The team of professional lawyers Prykhodko and Partners strictly adheres to the norms of current Ukrainian legislation. We will help close criminal proceedings related to the following categories of cases:

• Offenses against the health and life of a person.
• Crimes against property (robbery, theft, robbery, fraud, etc.).
• Criminal offenses related to economic activity (smuggling, use of charitable donations, misappropriation of budget funds).

And this is far from an exhaustive list of cases.

As for the grounds for closing criminal proceedings, among the most common of them are:

• Absence of a criminal component in the offense.
• Expiration of pre-trial investigation/limitations.
• Lack of sufficient evidence that can serve as a basis for proving a person’s guilt in court.

It is also possible to achieve closure of criminal proceedings if there is a verdict that has entered into force on a similar charge. In the process of consideration of the case, the victim or his representative can refuse the accusation. The only exception is criminal proceedings related to domestic violence. A compromise can also be reached between the suspect and the victim. This will allow the criminal proceedings to be closed.

Peculiarities of closing criminal proceedings when the indictment is submitted to the court

In some cases, criminal proceedings can be closed even in situations where the indictment has already been sent to court. Among such cases provided for by current Ukrainian legislation (Article 284 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine):

• Active repentance.
• Reconciliation of the accused and the victim.
• Change in the circumstances of the case.
• Surrender of a person as surety.
• Insignificance of the act.
• Expiration of the statute of limitations (depending on the type of criminal offense — from 2 to 15 years).
• Other grounds provided by the Law.

Lawyers Prykhodko and Partners pay special attention to the prosecution’s compliance with the terms of the pre-trial investigation (they are defined by Article 219 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. This is one of the important grounds for closing criminal proceedings.

For lawyers Prykhodko and Partners, every case is special. We assume full responsibility for achieving the desired result for the client. Very often, a person’s dignity and freedom are at stake, and sometimes their entire life. That is why our lawyers use all possible tools to close criminal proceedings exclusively within the current legal framework.

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