The decision of the Supreme Court of Cassation no. 25/2025 concerns the offense of driving a vehicle under the influence of psychoactive substances, provided for by Article 336, paragraph (2) of the Criminal Code. The preliminary ruling, mandatory upon publication in the Official Gazette, requires the determination of two elements: the presence of the psychoactive substance in biological samples and its ability to cause impairment of the ability to drive. […]
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Human trafficking and pimping: penalties, differences and criminal defense Human trafficking and pimping are serious crimes with important criminal and patrimonial consequences. A person investigated in such a case may face not only the risk of severe punishment but also preventive measures, precautionary measures, the divestment of certain assets, and important consequences for […]
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A decision of the local council (HCL) can be challenged in administrative litigation if it infringes on a right or legitimate interest and the conditions for admissibility are met. Before calculating the deadline, identify whether the act is normative or individual, when you learned about it and what concrete effect it produces. Normative or individual HCL? A normative decision […]
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If you received a tax assessment decision or another administrative tax act, immediately check which act was communicated, the date of communication, and the appeal procedure indicated. The usual deadline for tax appeal is 45 days from the communication of the act, but the Fiscal Procedure Code also provides for a situation where the deadline is […]
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Criminal case, step by step — Episode 1. Updated on November 3, 2026. See the series summary. Did you receive a summons to the police or prosecutor’s office and don’t know why you are being summoned? First check the quality of the way you should appear, the date and place of the hearing. A summons does not establish guilt and does not mean, by itself […]
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