Reduction of the bail amount from 266,240 UAH to 133,120 UAH in criminal proceedings

Case Summary

A client contacted LLC «PRAVOVYI LIDER» in connection with criminal proceedings in which bail had been set as a preventive measure.

The court of first instance set the bail amount at UAH 266,240.

Given the circumstances of the criminal proceedings, the client's personal and financial situation, and his family circumstances, it became necessary to appeal the amount of bail.

Client’s Problem

The main problem was that the bail amount set by the court of first instance — UAH 266,240 — placed a significant financial burden on the client and his family.

When determining the amount of bail, it was necessary to consider not only the circumstances of the criminal proceedings and the identified risks but also the client's personal circumstances, permanent place of residence, financial situation, family ties, and other relevant factors.

To protect the client's interests, it was necessary to appeal the investigating judge's ruling and demonstrate why the amount of bail was disproportionate.

What the Lawyers Did

The lawyers of LLC «PRAVOVYI LIDER» analyzed the ruling of the court of first instance, the materials of the criminal proceedings, and the circumstances relevant to determining the amount of bail.

During the legal representation, the lawyers:

• analyzed the grounds for imposing the preventive measure and determining the amount of bail;
• examined the circumstances relied upon by the court of first instance;
• collected and analyzed information about the client's personal circumstances, financial situation, and family circumstances;
• demonstrated that the amount of bail was disproportionate in light of the specific circumstances of the case;
• prepared and filed an appeal;
• developed a legal position supporting the need to reduce the amount of bail;
• represented the client's interests during the appellate proceedings.

Result

The Vinnytsia Court of Appeal partially granted the appeal filed by the defense.

The investigating judge's ruling imposing the preventive measure was overturned, and a new ruling was issued.

The appellate court set the client's bail at 40 subsistence minimums for able-bodied persons, amounting to UAH 133,120.

Thus, the amount of bail was reduced from UAH 266,240 to UAH 133,120 — a reduction of UAH 133,120, or 50%.

In reaching its decision, the court considered the circumstances of the criminal proceedings, the client's personal and financial situation, and his family circumstances. It concluded that bail of UAH 133,120 was proportionate to the identified risks and would not impose an excessive financial burden on the client and his family.

Thanks to the professional legal support of LLC «PRAVOVYI LIDER», the defense secured a review of the first-instance court's decision and a 50% reduction in the bail amount.

Official Documents

The case involved materials of the criminal proceedings, the investigating judge's ruling imposing the preventive measure, documents concerning the client's personal and financial situation and family circumstances, the defense's appeal, and the ruling of the Vinnytsia Court of Appeal.

Case No. 127/33559/26