CODE No 985

CRIMINAL CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

COD No. 985 of 18-04-2002 CRIMINAL CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA


În vigoare din data de 2018-12-14, valabil până înainte de 2020-11-09

Articol 55
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În vigoare din data de 2020-11-09

Articol 55
Release from criminal liability with the drawing to contraventional liability

(1) A person who has committed for the first time a minor or less serious offence, with the exception of the offences referred to in Articles 181.1, 256, 264 (2), 264.1, 303, 314, 326 (1.1), art. 328 par. (1), art. 332 par. (1), art. 333 par. (1), art. 334 par. (1) and (2), Art. 335 par. (1) and Art. 335.1 par. (1), may be released from criminal liability and held liable for a misdemeanour in cases where they have admitted their guilt, have remedied the damage caused by the offence and it has been established that it is possible to correct it without being subject to criminal liability.


(2) Persons exempted from criminal liability under paragraph (1) shall be subject to the following penalties for the misdemeanour:


a) a fine of up to 150 notional units;


b) deprivation of the right to carry out certain activities for a period of 3 months to 1 year;


c) disqualification from holding a certain position for a period of 3 months to one year;


d) deprivation of the special right to drive a motor vehicle for a period of from 6 months to 3 years;


e) deprivation of the special right to bear arms and carry a weapon for a period of from three months to one year;


f) unpaid community service for a period of 10 to 60 hours;


g) detention for up to 30 days.


(3) Deprivation of the right to carry out a certain activity, deprivation of the right to hold certain offices, deprivation of special rights may also be applied as additional sanctions.