Corruption offenses and acts related to the exercise of public office - Attorney Bogdan Lamatic | Bucharest
In corruption and public office cases, the first hours matter most.What you state, what you sign and how you react from the very first summons can decide whether the file is closed or turns into a lengthy trial with a reputational cost.Do not wait for the indictment to ask for help.
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Lawyer Bogdan LamaticBucharest Bar · 18+ years of experienceLegal 500 · White-Collar Crime
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.