Corruption offenses and acts related to the exercise of public office - Attorney Bogdan Lamatic | Bucharest
I am a pleading lawyer in Bucharest since 2007, coordinating defense in corruption and service-related cases - from internal investigation to final verdict.
Recommended by Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner (White-Collar Crime) 2021-2024, my work focuses on rigorous defense and measurable results in high-stakes matters.
What counts as corruption vs service offenses
Corruption (Criminal Code Chapter I)
- Bribery (art. 289)
- Bribery offering (art. 290) - non-punishable if self-reported before investigation starts
- Influence peddling (art. 291)
- Buying influence (art. 292)
Service offenses (Criminal Code Chapter II)
- Embezzlement (art. 295)
- Abuse of office (art. 297) - after CCR case law, requires breach of law
- Conflict of interest (art. 301)
- Art. 308 - extends to persons assimilated to public officials
Special framework
- Law 78/2000 (special anti-corruption provisions)
- GEO 43/2002 (DNA competence)
- Whistleblowers Law 361/2022; Integrity Law 176/2010 (ANI)
How I defend your case
- Rapid assessment of legal qualification and competence (DNA/prosecutor) - checking typicity and competence thresholds.
- Sensitive evidence strategy - challenging legality of authorizations, chain of custody; using causes of non-punishment where applicable.
- Service-offense defense per CCR jurisprudence - strict requirement of breach of law for abuse of office.
- Reputation & preventive measures - for public figures, companies and institutions (internal investigation, compliance remediation, cooperation with DNA/ANI).
Frequently asked questions
- I was offered a "tip". What should I do? Do not accept. If you have offered money under pressure, we immediately discuss the opportunity of self-reporting (art. 290(3)).
- My case is with the DNA. Does the "amount" matter? Competence may depend on the nature of the offense and criteria in GEO 43/2002; we check your exact situation.
- I hold a management role in a state-owned company. Does art. 308 apply to me? Yes, the rule extends to assimilated persons - we analyze your concrete duties.