Money Laundering in Romania Money laundering usually means the use of black money in the legal economy. The prevention of such practices is an international concern, thus there are numerous conventions regarding it. On the other hand, at a national level, there are preventive mechanisms, as well as a criminal charge for it. Incriminated Actions [...]
Tax Evasion Charges in Romania Tax evasion is criminally punishable in Romania. While different actions can lead to tax evasion charges, the value of the taxes has a significant impact on penalties. For some minimal values, you can avoid criminal sentencing. At the other end of the range, penalties can be severe. What Actions Constitute [...]
Drug Trafficking in Romania Producing, selling, and/or transporting illegal drugs 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 15 years. The [...]
Driving Without a License in Romania Driving without a license is incriminated as a crime in the Romanian Criminal Code. Therefore, doing this will have you facing a criminal penalty, not just a fine. Difference to Driving while Your Right to Drive Is Suspended Driving with no license is not equal to driving with a [...]
What To Do if You Are the Victim of a Crime in Romania Being the victim of a crime in Romania, like everywhere else in the world, can be a distressing situation. You can find this particularly stressful when you are in a foreign country. The rules that you know may not apply and law [...]
Getting arrested in Romania Getting arrested in Romania is a complicated situation that everyone would rather avoid. If you find yourself in this position, you should know a few things about how Romanian criminal justice works. How Long Can You Be Arrested For Arrest warrants are issued for 30 days. However, they can be extended [...]
Drug Possession Crimes in Romania Recreational drug possession is not allowed in Romania, regardless of type or quantity. Holding a small quantity of light drugs may not be heavily prosecuted, but it is still a crime under the Romanian Criminal Code. Drugs are classified as low risk and high risk, depending on their potential to [...]
Car Crash Victims Compensation in Romania Car crashes are very common in Romania for a number of reasons. They often result in serious injury or death. Although authorities are taking measures to prevent serious or fatal car accidents, they are still a common sight on Romanian roads. Traffic accident victims can obtain compensation so it [...]
Driving Under the Influence in Romania Romanian traffic laws are very strict about driving under the influence. You are not allowed to drink any amount of alcohol before driving in Romania. Blood alcohol concentrations between 0 and 0.8 mg/L will result in a civil fine and a suspension of the driver’s license. If your blood [...]
Criminal Defense in Romania We all want to avoid being involved in criminal cases, but if you find yourself in a Romanian criminal trial, here are the basic things you should know about criminal defense in Romania. The Romanian Criminal Justice System Romanian justice is based on a civil law system, which means that there [...]
