Nino Tatoshvili, criminal defence lawyer in Georgia
Unlawful imprisonment, coercion & abduction

Unlawful Imprisonment, Coercion & Abduction

Defence and victim representation for alleged unlawful imprisonment, abduction, forced transportation, coercion, hostage situations and serious threats.

English legal guideTbilisi · Georgia-wide
Short answer

These cases turn on freedom of movement, threat, force, deception, duration and purpose; relationship or shared travel does not remove the need to prove each element.

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Reconstruct movement, consent and control minute by minute

Criminal defence and victim representation for unlawful imprisonment, abduction, coercion, hostage situations and threats restricting a person's freedom.

A transport, household, debt or relationship dispute may be described as coercion or confinement. Location data, entry and exit, messages, witnesses, injuries, vehicle records and opportunities to leave should be preserved without contacting the complainant.

Test liberty, means, duration and alleged purpose

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Establish the exact restriction, place, duration and means

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Preserve location, vehicle, access and communication evidence

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Separate coercion, threats, violence and property demands

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Coordinate urgent safety, missing-person and cross-border issues

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If someone is detained, being searched or about to be questioned, call us and explain where they are and what happens next. For other matters, send a short enquiry to arrange a consultation.

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