Buying influence

Legal defence in cases of buying influence

Buying influence (Article 292 of the Criminal Code) concerns promising, offering or giving benefits to someone who has or claims influence over an official for the intervention specified by law. The penalty is 2–7 years and disqualification from certain rights. The offender is not punished if they report the act before criminal investigators have been notified. Return of benefits given after reporting and confiscation of other benefits have distinct conditions. Ordinary jurisdiction lies with the tribunal. A lawyer can examine the chronology and risks of each step.

Analysis of evidence and defence strategies

We analyse the payment’s purpose, real or claimed influence and complete messages or recordings. Failure of the intervention to occur does not alone exclude buying influence. Reporting the act to the authorities can lead to exemption from punishment only before criminal investigators are notified.
A lawyer examines that chronology and the rules for return or confiscation of assets. A lawful transaction or genuine mistake must be proved, not presumed from the label given to payment. Preventive measures and sentencing are assessed according to classification and the person’s circumstances.

Urgent legal assistance in Romania

Buying influence allegations can have severe consequences for business and personal reputation. Basuc Cosmin Law Office provides comprehensive legal assistance to handle any criminal case in which you are a suspect or defendant with tact and professionalism. We assist at every procedural stage before criminal investigators and prosecutors in Romania, formulate defence strategies tailored to the specific evidence and provide representation before the courts within competent tribunals or the competent district courts, consistently working to protect your interests and secure the most favourable lawful outcome.