Economic Crimes: Defense Specifics
Short answer
Defense in cases involving embezzlement, tax evasion, public-office offenses and unlawful benefit allegations. Economic crimes are a complex category where criminal, tax, commercial, and corporate law intersect. Comprehensive analysis of case materials and documents Preparation of alternative expert conclusions Challenging audit results and tax reviews
- Published
- Legally reviewed
- Author
- Vitaliy BessonovAttorney-at-law, license No. 1893 dated 18 February 2015
Step-by-step action plan
- 1Comprehensive analysis of case materials and documents
- 2Preparation of alternative expert conclusions
- 3Challenging audit results and tax reviews
- 4Recovery of seized assets
- 5Reputation management and minimizing media pressure
Specifics of Economic Criminal Cases
Economic crimes are a complex category where criminal, tax, commercial, and corporate law intersect.
Common Charges
Defense Specifics
Strategic Steps
Rule of law and case law
What the law provides
- Criminal Code of Ukraine — ст. 191, 212, 364, 366, 368
- Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine — ст. 84–94
What follows from case law
In economic-crime cases, courts assess every element of the offense and the evidence as a whole. A financial document or audit finding alone does not replace proof of intent, conduct and causation.
Official sources
- LawCriminal Code of Ukraine — ст. 191, 212, 364, 366, 368
- LawCriminal Procedure Code of Ukraine — ст. 84–94
- Supreme CourtSupreme Court practice on evidence assessment criteria
- RegistryUnified State Register of Court Decisions
- RegistrySupreme Court Legal Positions Database
Frequently asked questions
What should be done first?
Comprehensive analysis of case materials and documents
Which laws govern this situation?
The key rules are contained in the official texts: Criminal Code of Ukraine — ст. 191, 212, 364, 366, 368; Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine — ст. 84–94.
Is a Supreme Court conclusion itself a rule of law?
No. Legislation establishes the rule; the Supreme Court interprets and applies it to particular facts. A legal position must be compared with the current law and the circumstances of the specific proceeding.