Administrative cases and inspections

Check the basis: is there a decision to inspect, what type of inspection it is, its period and scope, and the inspectors' authority. Hand over documents against a list and only within the scope of the inspection. We step in from day one, remotely if needed.

Sometimes, yes: a fine can make the next breach a repeat offence with a harsher penalty and can affect a licence, participation in public procurement and reputation. We assess not only the amount but the consequences.

If the breach was identified during state or municipal control and committed for the first time, the Code of Administrative Offences often allows the fine to be replaced with a warning, provided the breach caused no harm and created no threat of harm. For some offences this is not allowed. We file such a motion where there are grounds.

Under Federal Law No. 248-FZ of 31 July 2020 on State Control (Supervision) and Municipal Control in the Russian Federation, for most types of control a pre-trial complaint is filed first, usually through the Gosuslugi portal, and only then can you go to court. The deadlines are short, so it is better to send us the documents straight away.

The general period for imposing liability is 60 calendar days, 90 days in cases heard by a judge, and longer for a number of offences, up to a year or more. If the period has expired, the proceedings are terminated, so it is the first thing we check.