White-Collar & Economic Crime
Defense in fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, tax evasion, and bribery cases — protecting individuals and businesses facing economic crime charges in Georgia.
Economic crime charges carry severe penalties under Georgian law — from heavy fines to up to 10 years of imprisonment depending on the severity and scale. Lawio's verified partner lawyers specialize in defending clients against the full range of white-collar accusations.
Types of cases we cover:
• Fraud (Article 180) — defense against charges of obtaining property or rights through deception, with penalties ranging from fines to 4–10 years depending on amounts and circumstances
• Embezzlement and misappropriation — unlawful appropriation of entrusted property or funds
• Money laundering (Article 194) — charges related to legalization of illegally obtained income
• Tax evasion — criminal prosecution for tax fraud, concealment of income, or falsification of declarations
• Bribery and corruption — both giving and receiving bribes, abuse of official position
• Corporate fraud — financial manipulation, falsified reporting, breach of fiduciary duties
Defense approach:
• Thorough case analysis and evidence review from day one
• Challenging the legality of investigative actions and evidence collection
• Negotiation with prosecution for case dismissal or reduced charges
• Full representation at investigation, pre-trial hearings, and all court instances
• Corporate criminal risk audits to prevent charges before they arise
Types of cases we cover:
• Fraud (Article 180) — defense against charges of obtaining property or rights through deception, with penalties ranging from fines to 4–10 years depending on amounts and circumstances
• Embezzlement and misappropriation — unlawful appropriation of entrusted property or funds
• Money laundering (Article 194) — charges related to legalization of illegally obtained income
• Tax evasion — criminal prosecution for tax fraud, concealment of income, or falsification of declarations
• Bribery and corruption — both giving and receiving bribes, abuse of official position
• Corporate fraud — financial manipulation, falsified reporting, breach of fiduciary duties
Defense approach:
• Thorough case analysis and evidence review from day one
• Challenging the legality of investigative actions and evidence collection
• Negotiation with prosecution for case dismissal or reduced charges
• Full representation at investigation, pre-trial hearings, and all court instances
• Corporate criminal risk audits to prevent charges before they arise
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Verified lawyers from our network who can handle this service
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