Road traffic offenses with/without victims | Bogdan Lamatic, Bucharest

    After a road accident, the first hours matter most.Blood alcohol testing, the on-site report and the first statements you give can decide whether the case is closed or turns into a lengthy trial.Do not wait for the first court hearing to ask for help.

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    Bogdan Lamatic, criminal defence lawyer in Bucharest
    Lawyer Bogdan LamaticBucharest Bar · 18+ years of experienceLegal 500 · White-Collar Crime

    Why choose me for a traffic case?

    • Rapid intervention in investigation phase (requests, evidence, assisted hearing)
    • Challenging technical evidence (breathalyzer, biological samples, toxicology, forensic reports)
    • Pragmatic solutions: requalification, waiver of prosecution, deferred penalty, plea agreement where possible
    • Full approach: criminal defense + civil claims or protection of client’s assets

    Offenses without victims

    • Driving without license - art. 335 CP
    • Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs - art. 336 CP
    • Refusal to provide biological samples - art. 337 CP
    • Unregistered vehicle/false plate - art. 334 CP

    Offenses with victims

    • Leaving the scene of an accident - art. 338 CP
    • Bodily injury by negligence - art. 196 CP
    • Manslaughter by negligence - art. 192 CP

    Work plan in 4 steps

    1. Legal & technical audit - reviewing warrants, toxicology, chain of custody, devices, video evidence; requesting expert reports.
    2. Urgent measures - complaints against unlawful acts, lifting restrictions where possible, protecting assets.
    3. Active defense - procedural challenges, defensive evidence; plea agreement when advantageous.
    4. Civil component - when representing victims, we quantify damages rigorously; when defending suspects, we limit liability and seek amicable repair where appropriate.

    Frequently asked questions

    • Is 0.80 g/l alcohol in blood always a crime?

      Yes, above the threshold it falls under art. 336(1); under the threshold we discuss contravention (Road Code). For drugs, the biologically/toxicologically confirmed influence matters.
    • What if I refuse to provide biological samples?

      It is a separate offense (art. 337), even if the BAC would have been below the threshold.
    • When is leaving the scene not an offense?

      The law provides limited situations (e.g., transporting the injured with immediate return).