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Defamation on the Internet: How to Hold the Offender Liable
How to hold someone liable for lies online in Moscow. Attorney Yuriy Arutyunov explains in detail: gathering evidence, filing an application with the court and a report with the police, a civil claim. Protect your reputation today.

What Happens If Someone Is Injured in a Road Traffic Accident?
We examine Article 264 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (road traffic accidents with injured persons) in Moscow. What criminal liability applies, what actual sentences depend on, what to do immediately after an accident and how to protect your rights. A detailed analysis by an attorney.

How to Mitigate Punishment under Article 111: A Guide for the Accused
Step-by-step defence under Article 111 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in Moscow. Why is it important to find an attorney for grievous bodily harm cases straight away? Real steps to mitigate punishment. Consultation with attorney Yuriy Arutyunov.

Article 264.1 of the Criminal Code: Caught Drunk a Second Time — What Are the Consequences?
A detailed analysis of Article 264.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation: the penalties in Moscow for driving a car while intoxicated a second time. A step-by-step action plan, the defence, and the cost of an attorney's services. Book an online consultation with an attorney.

I Accidentally Pushed Someone and They Broke Their Arm: Is That a Criminal Offence?
We look at whether accidental harm to health can lead to criminal liability in Moscow. When a push becomes a crime and when it is an accident. Consultation with an attorney on Article 118 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

When an Ordinary Loss Becomes a Criminal Offence: The Essence of Theft under Article 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation
We look at the differences between theft and petty theft in Moscow. An up-to-date table of amounts under Article 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. Legal services of attorney Yuriy Arutyunov: defence at all stages, consultation, representation in court.

When a Transaction Turns into a Criminal Case: An Attorney's View
Looking for an attorney in Moscow? We examine how fraud under Article 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation differs from non-performance of a contract. Legal services of attorney Yuriy Arutyunov for individuals and businesses in court.

Why an Ordinary Demand for Repayment of a Debt Can Turn into a Criminal Case
When a demand to repay a debt is accompanied by threats. We examine where lawful demands end and Article 163 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (extortion) begins. A full analysis of the elements of the offence, the consequences and the course of action.

Driving After Deprivation of a Driving Licence: An Analysis of Article 264.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and a Defence Strategy Against a Custodial Sentence
Drunk driving after deprivation of a driving licence. Yuriy Arutyunov, an attorney in Moscow handling cases under Article 264.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, will defend you against a custodial sentence. Mitigation of punishment. Consultation with an attorney in Moscow.

The Forensic Medical Expert Found "Moderate" Harm (Article 112). The Sentence Has Not Yet Been Passed
A professional attorney in Moscow. Defence under Article 112 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, criminal and civil cases, road traffic accidents, bankruptcy. Affordable consultation and case handling. Order an attorney's services at a favourable price.

Offered a "Pre-Trial Agreement" in a Drunk-Driving Accident Case (Article 264.1)?
Professional consultation from an attorney on a pre-trial agreement in a drunk-driving accident case. Defence under Article 264.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in Moscow. Risk assessment and lawful minimisation of the penalty. Order urgent help from an attorney at an affordable price.

What to Do If You Were Disqualified from Driving and Have Now Been Stopped Behind the Wheel: Should You Wait for Trial under Article 264.3 of the Criminal Code
Stopped for driving while disqualified? You urgently need an attorney for Article 264.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in Moscow. Professional defence against imprisonment and confiscation of your car. Get a detailed consultation on your rights and the prospects of your case.

When Can Bodily Harm Caused in a Fight Be Reclassified from Intentional to Negligent?
We examine when, in Moscow, bodily harm caused in a fight may be reclassified from intentional to negligent. Professional defence in criminal cases by attorney Yuriy Arutyunov: strategy, stages of work and consultation.

An Attorney's Defence Against Charges of Staging a Road Traffic Accident under Article 159.5 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation
Need an attorney's defence in a case of staging a road traffic accident (Article 159.5 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation)? Professional services in Moscow at an affordable price. Book a consultation to challenge the insurer's accusations and avoid criminal liability.

Defended Yourself but Went Too Far: How to Prove Necessary Defence in Cases of Grievous Bodily Harm
A detailed guide: what to do if you are charged under Article 111 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation for exceeding the limits of self-defence in Moscow. An attorney's step-by-step strategy for proving necessary defence, gathering evidence and avoiding a life sentence.

Recovering a Car after Arrest under Article 264.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation: A Complete Guide
Has your car been seized as physical evidence in a drink-driving case? Find out whether you can get the car back before the verdict. A step-by-step action plan, sample motions and a defence strategy from attorney Yuriy Arutyunov in Moscow.

"Friendly" Blackmail or a Threat? When Messenger Correspondence Becomes Part of a Criminal Case under Article 163 of the Criminal Code
We explain when "friendly" blackmail in a messenger becomes a criminal offence under Article 163 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. A step-by-step course of action in Moscow: how to record evidence, where to turn and how to protect your rights with an attorney.

How to Protect Yourself Against a False Accusation of Insurance Fraud After a Road Traffic Accident
Are you being unfairly accused of fraud after an accident? Find out how to act if you have been set up on the road. What penalties apply under Article 159.5 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. How to prove your innocence, build a defence and get help from an attorney in criminal cases.

Why After a Road Traffic Accident with Injured Persons Your First Call Should Be to an Attorney, Not a Motor Lawyer
What to do immediately after a road traffic accident if people have been injured. We explain why urgently calling a criminal defence attorney for Article 264 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in Moscow is more important than calling a motor lawyer. A detailed analysis of the first steps, mistakes and defence strategy from attorney Yuriy Arutyunov.

Grievous Bodily Harm: By Negligence or Intentional?
The difference between grievous bodily harm caused by negligence and intentionally. How to prove or challenge intent. A detailed analysis of two articles of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and a defence strategy from an attorney in Moscow.