Contravention reports
- Reviewing whether the report is lawful and well-founded
- Identifying procedural irregularities
- Drafting the complaint against the report
- Representation in court
- Seeking the annulment of the penalty
Fines and penalty reports
Legal advice and representation in challenging contravention reports and in every contravention law procedure.
I check the report for errors and irregularities, set the strategy and explain the steps, deadlines and your realistic chances in plain terms.
A clear approach
Every step, in plain language.
Prompt action
The deadline to challenge is short.
Careful analysis
Traffic, tax and administrative.
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Contravention law services
How I work
We discuss your situation, I review your documents and explain your options.
We agree on suitable steps and discuss risks and costs.
I prepare the documents or represent you in negotiations and in court.
I keep you informed and adjust the strategy as your case develops.
Why seek advice
Contraventions often combine legal and technical issues, and penalty reports frequently contain errors, omissions or a misreading of the facts. A sound defence can make all the difference.
Short answers
More questions? We can discuss your situation.
The complaint must be filed within 15 days of delivery or communication of the report (Article 31 of OG 2/2001). Late filing may lead to dismissal. Exceptionally, Article 186 allows reinstatement upon proof of a duly justified impediment; both the complaint and reinstatement request must be filed within 15 days after it ends. The court assesses reasons and evidence; do not rely on this exception to postpone filing.
Not while the case is pending: the complaint suspends enforcement of the fine until a final decision is given (Article 32 of Ordinance No. 2/2001). For traffic fines, it also suspends complementary penalties such as licence suspension (Article 118 of Government Emergency Ordinance No. 195/2002).
The fee is RON 20 for the complaint and RON 20 for the appeal (Article 19 of OUG 80/2013). Initially missing proof does not mean immediate cancellation: if the fee is unpaid or insufficient, the court requests payment and proof within the set deadline, no more than 10 days after receipt of its communication (Article 33(2)). Non-compliance after the applicable procedure and consideration of any lawful fee relief may lead to cancellation.
Missing mandatory details make the report null and void: the officer's full name and position, your identification details, the offence, the date it was committed or the officer's signature (Article 17 of Ordinance No. 2/2001). Other irregularities can lead to annulment if you show that they caused you harm.
The general rule allows payment of half the statutory minimum fine within 15 days of delivery or service of the official report (Article 28 of Romanian Government Ordinance 2/2001). The officer must mention this option, but the entitlement comes from the law, not from the actual inclusion of that statement or express permission in each sanctioning statute. Special derogations must be checked: they may alter the amount payable or exclude the reduction. Do not assume that half of any fine imposed is sufficient.
Not necessarily. I can represent you at every hearing and keep you informed of how the case is progressing.
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