Trafficking in minors

Legal defence in cases of trafficking in minors

Trafficking in minors (Article 211 of the Criminal Code) concerns recruiting, transporting, transferring, harbouring or receiving a minor for exploitation, even without coercion. The basic form and inducing or facilitating prostitution by a minor are punishable by 7–15 years and prohibition of certain rights. The aggravated form attracts 10–20 years under paragraph (2), including use of the means in Article 210(1), a family, care or authority relationship, specified previous convictions and a public official acting in the performance of duties. The victim’s consent does not constitute justification, and actual exploitation requires analysis of concurrent offences. A lawyer can examine the purpose attributed to each act and the evidence underlying the investigation.

Features of the investigation and defence strategies

Cases involving minors are handled with extreme rigour by judicial authorities; every allegation must be supported by evidence with respect for the presumption of innocence. The defence strategy in such a case focuses on rigorous analysis of the purpose of the actions and the evidence presented. Experienced defence counsel will assess whether there was genuinely an intention to exploit or whether the actions arose from family misunderstandings, community support or informal employment where taking advantage of the minor’s vulnerability was not the purpose. Assessment of psychological expert reports and witness interviews under special conditions are key elements in rebutting disproportionate allegations.

Urgent legal assistance in Focșani and Vrancea county

In trafficking-in-minors cases, DIICOT jurisdiction and the gravity of the allegation do not mean automatic detention or freezing of all assets. We examine the requirements for preventive and precautionary measures, their reasoning and the assets actually concerned. The office of Lawyer Basuc Cosmin in Focșani provides a technical, firm defence and prompt attendance at all criminal investigation acts carried out in Vrancea county. We assist during interviews, challenge the legality of technical surveillance measures (interceptions, covert monitoring) and rigorously represent your interests before Vrancea Tribunal, working to eliminate abuses and secure an objective analysis of your case.