{"id":4817,"date":"2022-11-10T11:40:46","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T09:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blaj-law.ro\/?post_type=servicii&p=4817"},"modified":"2025-03-24T12:41:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T10:41:56","slug":"service-offenses-and-corruption","status":"publish","type":"servicii","link":"https:\/\/blaj-law.ro\/en\/services\/criminal-law\/service-offenses-and-corruption\/","title":{"rendered":"Service offenses and corruption in Romania"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why should you be assisted by a <\/b>criminal law specialist lawyer in Romania<\/b><\/a> before law enforcement authorities or in court?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Consulting a criminal lawyer in Romania<\/a> is essential throughout the criminal process, especially in cases of service-related offenses and corruption, given the severe penalties for such crimes.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Our Romania lawyers<\/a>, with extensive experience in criminal law, have vast expertise in handling service-related and corruption offenses and can provide the specialized assistance needed in court, thus contributing to protecting your interests throughout the criminal process.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

What are service-related and corruption offenses in Romania?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Among the most common corruption and service-related offenses are bribery, offering bribes, abusive conduct, and abuse of office.<\/span><\/p>\n

Service-related and corruption offenses are exhaustively listed in Title V of the Criminal Code \u2013 Special Part (Articles 289 – 309) and can lead to penalties of up to 15 years in prison.<\/span><\/p>\n

Therefore, if you are a suspect or defendant in a case involving a corruption or service-related offense, it is crucial to benefit from specialized and competent legal defense.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Blaj Law team consists of <\/span>criminal law specialists in Romania<\/span><\/a>, particularly in service-related and corruption offenses, and can represent and assist you whether you are a suspect, defendant, victim, civil party, responsible civil party, or witness. In any situation, we can ensure an effective criminal defense before law enforcement authorities and represent you in court.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bribery in Romania<\/b><\/h3>\n

The offense of bribery in Romania is incriminated by Article 289 of the Criminal Code, which states: <\/span>“The act of a public official who, directly or indirectly, for themselves or for another, demands or receives money or other undue benefits, or accepts the promise of such benefits, in connection with fulfilling, failing to fulfill, expediting, or delaying the fulfillment of an act within their official duties or in relation to performing an act contrary to these duties.”<\/span><\/p>\n

The active subject is specific, meaning this offense can be committed by:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n