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  • Legal Defense: Return of a Serviceman to Alternative Service | Practical Case #2

    Our new video examines a case of provocation to service for SZCh of a serviceman who was called up for alternative (non-military) service. Specific case number 2 reveals the problems faced by conscripts whose religious beliefs are incompatible with military service.

    The video shows how a serviceman sought legal assistance when he received an order to storm the front, despite his limited fitness and alternative service status. Supported by Part 4 of Article 35 of the Constitution of Ukraine, he had the right to a replacement of military service due to his religious beliefs.

    The video discusses the defense strategy provided by the attorney and how it is aimed at returning the serviceman to alternative service. Viewers will receive updates on the development of the case through subsequent videos. Subscribe to our channel to stay up to date with the latest news on this and other practical defense cases.

  • Everything you need to know about additional payments to military personnel upon dismissal: Practical case No. 1

    What military personnel need to know and the correct actions to take after receiving an order to dismiss.

    Join us in this informative video where we will look at all the nuances of additional payments for military personnel upon discharge. In our first practical case, we will look at the specifics of a one-time cash payment of UAH 30,000 for a general illness.

    You will learn:

    Reasons for receiving this payment and what conditions must be met.
    List of persons entitled to this payment and what documents they must provide.
    Steps to take after receiving a termination order to ensure you receive all the benefits you are entitled to.

    Don't miss the opportunity to understand this important topic and protect your interests when completing military service. Subscribe to our channel to receive more useful information about the rights and benefits of military personnel.

  • Provocation to the SZCh of a serviceman due to health reasons

    Our new video examines practical case #1 related to military law. In this case, a serviceman faced a problem with provocation to the SZCh and the refusal of the command to provide a referral to the VLK.

    We have taken on the task of providing legal assistance and developing a defense strategy for the serviceman. Our team of lawyers is determined to return the serviceman to further service, and we will inform you about the results of this work in the following videos.

    Follow the updates on our channel to stay up to date with the developments and learn more about our practical cases in the field of military law. Don't forget to subscribe and leave your questions in the comments - we will be happy to answer them and share useful information. Together we will understand difficult situations and find optimal solutions. Thank you for your attention!

  • Crossing the border of accompanying parents of 1 or 2 disability groups

    Crossing the border accompanying parents of 1 or 2 disability groups? How to cross the border with a mother or father of 1,2 disability groups? What documents are required for this? Border guards require a deferment from mobilization for crossing the border! Are such demands of border guards legal?

  • The appellate court returned the case under Article 336 of the Criminal Code to the court of first instance for a new trial.

    Article 336 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The pre-trial investigation bodies did not take into account the existence of grounds for deferment of mobilization, namely the need for constant care of the accused's father based on the results of the medical advisory commission, and made the person a draft dodger. How do courts consider criminal cases in which the defense (lawyer) does not participate. The appellate court returned the case for a new trial under Article 336 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

  • Captured weapons, ammunition, explosives and devices. Correct actions of a serviceman!

    What actions must a serviceman take with captured weapons!!! Responsibility for captured weapons, ammunition, explosives or explosive devices? How to file a report correctly to avoid liability for failure to surrender weapons!

    What parallel problems may arise under criminal law?
    in case of failure of a serviceman to comply with the requirements of the law?

    According to Article 413 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, the loss of military property provides for:
    Loss or damage of weapons, ammunition, vehicles, technical supplies or other military property entrusted for official use due to violation of the rules for their storage -
    The acts provided for in the first part of this article are committed under martial law or in a combat situation, -
    are punishable by imprisonment for a term of two to five years.
    According to Article 263 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, illegal handling of weapons, ammunition or explosives
    Carrying, storing, acquiring, transferring or selling firearms (except smooth-bore hunting weapons), ammunition, explosives or explosive devices without the permission provided by law -
    are punishable by imprisonment for a term of three to seven years.
    Carrying, manufacturing, repairing or selling daggers, Finnish knives, brass knuckles or other bladed weapons without the permission provided by law -
    shall be punishable by a fine of one thousand to four thousand non-taxable minimum incomes of citizens, or community service for a term of one hundred twenty to two hundred forty hours, or arrest for a term of three to six months, or restriction of liberty for a term of two to five years, or imprisonment for a term of up to three years.
    A person who voluntarily surrenders weapons, ammunition, explosives or explosive devices to the authorities shall not be subject to criminal liability for committing the actions provided for in part one or two of this article.

  • What to do if you missed the deadline for appealing court decisions?

    The procedure and time limits for appealing a court verdict. What to do if you missed the deadlines for appealing a court verdict? Is it possible to restore the time limits for appealing a court verdict if you have not received the verdict in hand?

  • Court decision on divorce for citizens who have left the country. How to get an apostille for a court decision?

    Planning to get a divorce abroad and want to know how to get an apostille for a court decision? #InternationalDivorce #Apostille #LegalAdvice

  • "Missing Person. Found a Man - Send Money" - How to Avoid Being Scammed

    Attention scammers! Be careful – family members of missing servicemen! What not to do to avoid being trapped and deceived by scammers, advice from a lawyer.

  • Criminal liability for military services for SZCh: concept and punishment

    The criminal record of military services for the SZCh during the war period and in military minds was transferred to Part 5 of Article 407 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine:
    “The self-imposed deprivation of the military unit or the place of service as a military serviceman, as well as his failure to immediately report for service without good reasons, due to a combat situation, and so the very same things are trivial for three reasons, committed in the minds of a military camp,” - are punished by the reduction of freedom for lines ranging from five to ten fates.
    On June 13, 2023, the Verkhovna Rada praised bill No. 8235, which amended the Criminal Code “to eliminate penalties for criminal offenses.”
    Unauthorized deprivation of military service or place of service, as an administrative offense, qualifies as Article 172-11 of the Code of Ukraine on administrative offenses.
    In the minds of a military camp or a combat situation, these are the conditions that require responsibility for the SZCh.