Being arrested in a foreign country can be a daunting experience. If you’re a foreign national and have been arrested in Romania, understanding your rights and the legal process is crucial. This guide provides essential information to help you navigate the Romanian criminal justice system. Immediate Steps After Being Arrested in Romania Upon arrest, Romanian […]
Drug trafficking is defined as producing, selling, and/or transporting illegal drugs and it is a serious criminal offense in Romania. There are a few key elements that make the difference in such cases. Criminal Penalties for Drug Trafficking in Romania by Type of Drugs Penalties for trafficking drugs in Romania are imprisonment of up to […]
If you are involved in a criminal case in Romania, you should know that there are different types of criminal sentences that a judge can apply. If you are the defendant, then you are probably looking to get the least damaging result at the end of the trial. Because that result may not always be […]
You may need to report a crime in Romania either if you are the victim of the crime or if you know someone who is the victim. In either case, the way to report a crime can differ based on whether it is an ongoing situation or something that has already happened. Urgent and Ongoing […]
Migrant smuggling has been an ever-increasing phenomenon in recent years. This was generated by various armed conflicts, but it is still an ongoing problem.While some forms of participation can be simple mistakes, most times migrant smuggling is a crime.Because of the fact that Romania has some non-EU borders, smuggling is taken very seriously. Most times, […]
International child abduction is regulated by the Hague Convention of 1980.It is defined as the situation in which one parent wrongfully removes or retains a child in another country than its habitual state.While it is often confused with a criminal case, it is simply a civil case. A mechanism that is provisioned to prevent parents […]
Personal tax code registration is required if you have to pay any taxes in Romania.While Romanian citizens and residents have a personal tax code by default, foreigners need to get what is called a NIF (personal tax number). Who Needs a Personal Tax Code (NIF) Foreigners that have obtained residency in Romania do not need […]
Online fraud is a very often occurrence in recent years. This may be caused by an increase in the time people spend online, but fraud is the same as it always was.While online fraud is generated from all over the world, Romania is certainly not lacking on this topic. Types of Internet Fraud Online fraud […]
Driving under the influence can be complicated as Romanian traffic laws are very strict about drunk driving. No amount of alcohol in your blood is permitted when driving.Blood alcohol concentrations between 0 and 0.8 mg/L will result in a civil fine.If a driver’s blood alcohol concentration surpasses the value of 0.8 mg/L, the driver is […]
You can regain Romanian citizenship if you had it and have lost it or if the Romanian state has revoked it.If your parents or grandparents had Romanian citizenship, you can also gain it by proving your ancestry.It is important to note that parts of today’s Ukraine and Moldova were once Romanian territories. Thus, people living […]