A misdemeanour is an unlawful act designated as such by law or another regulation issued by a competent authority, for which a misdemeanour penalty is prescribed. Individuals, whether domestic or foreign, legal entities, responsible persons within legal entities, and sole traders may be held liable for misdemeanours.
Many people regard misdemeanours as minor offences that can be resolved by paying a fine. However, the consequences can be far more serious: substantial fines, penalty points, driving bans, prohibitions on conducting business activities, or confiscation of items. For companies and sole traders, a misdemeanour can also result in significant financial losses and damage to their business reputation.
The legal team at Budimir / Panjković Zlatić Law Firm has extensive experience defending domestic and foreign individuals and legal entities in misdemeanour proceedings.