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CAR LAWYER · ART. 130 OF THE CODE OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFENCES
Defending drivers: drink-driving and refusal to take a test
A lawyer will go through the report, find the flaws in how it was drawn up and build your defence. We get in touch within 15 minutes and work 24/7.
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PENALTIES
What Art. 130 of the Code of Administrative Offences carries
Fine amounts and periods of disqualification from driving
PART 1
first offence
UAH 17,000
fine + disqualification from driving for 1 year
PART 2
repeat offence within a year
UAH 34,000
fine + disqualification from driving for 3 years, the vehicle may be seized against payment
PART 3
third or further offence within a year
UAH 51,000
fine + disqualification from driving for 10 years, confiscation of the vehicle
The job of the defence is to find procedural breaches in the case file. Depending on the circumstances, that can give grounds to close the proceedings or to soften the consequences. The earlier a lawyer is brought in, the more room there is to defend you.
TRANSPARENT TERMS
Cost of a defence under Art. 130
WHERE TO START
10-minute consultation
We look at the administrative offence report, assess your situation and the prospects in an Art. 130 case.
Free
MINIMUM
Documents ready, you take it from there
UAH 1,000
✓ Consultation
✓ Document templates and instructions
✓ Drafting your statement and annexes
✓ Compiling annexes and evidence
POPULAR CHOICE
STANDARD
We run the case in court
UAH 4,000
✓ Consultation
✓ Statement, complaint, claim letter, application
✓ Annexes and evidence
✓ Filing with the relevant authority
✓ Running the court proceedings
✓ Case monitoring
PREMIUM
Maximum defence, full service
By agreement
✓ Consultations
✓ Complaint, claim letter, application
✓ Statements and evidence
✓ Running the court proceedings
✓ Defence in court
✓ Obtaining the paper court decision, UAH 10,000
VIDEO
A word from the lawyer (video in Ukrainian)
DRIVER CHECKLIST
What to do the moment you are pulled over
1
Start recording video
Your phone camera or a dashcam. A record of the procedure often becomes the key piece of evidence for the defence.
2
Do not refuse the test outright
A refusal is in itself an offence under Art. 130. Ask for the test on the spot with a certified device, or at a medical facility.
3
Read the report carefully before you sign
Do not sign blank fields. In the comments section, state what you disagree with: you have the right to add your own remarks.
4
Record the patrol details and the witnesses
Write down the badge numbers, ranks and the patrol car number. Ask the witnesses of the stop for their contacts.
5
Call a lawyer before you sign anything
A call from the roadside lets us correct your next steps straight away. The consultation is free: +38 097 037 73 33.
Been pulled over right now?
The call is free and we answer around the clock. Or leave your number and a lawyer will call back within 15 minutes:
HOW WE WORK
How we build the defence in your case
From the first call to the court decision you understand what is happening in your case.
01
Call and first assessment
You call or leave a request. We weigh up the prospects and tell you straight away whether there is something to fight for. Free of charge.
02
Reviewing the materials
We analyse the report, the patrol video and the examination record. We look for procedural breaches that undermine the case against you.
03
Defence strategy
We prepare the motions, objections and evidence. We agree the line of defence with you and explain the possible outcomes honestly.
04
Representation in court
We run the case in court through to the decision. In most cases you do not need to attend the hearings in person.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions about Art. 130
Yes, it is possible where the court finds the procedure was breached. The court looks at: the grounds for the stop, whether your rights were explained, how the test was carried out, whether the device was working and properly calibrated, and how complete the video record is. A breach of procedure undermines the case against you. The outcome always depends on the evidence in the particular case.
The penalty is the same as for drink-driving: a fine of UAH 17,000 and disqualification from driving for 1 year. So refusing without a legally sound position only makes things worse. Take advice from a lawyer while you are still at the roadside.
No. Only a court can disqualify you from driving. Until the decision comes into force you have the right to drive.
Usually from one to a few months. It depends on how busy the court is, whether the participants attend, and how complex the case is. Your lawyer handles every stage and keeps you informed.
In most cases, no. Your lawyer represents you under a warrant at all hearings. You only need to attend in particular situations, and we warn you about those in advance.
The current rates are set out above on this page. We name the exact fee after a free analysis of your situation, before any work begins. Call us: +38 097 037 73 33.
LEAD LAWYER FOR THIS PRACTICE
Vitalii Petryk
LAWYER · Litigation practice · 15 years of experience
I personally review every Art. 130 case: the report, the patrol video, the examination record. I build the defence on procedural breaches and run the case in court through to the decision.
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