Administrative offence cases

What should you do after receiving an administrative offence protocol or decision?

An administrative offence document should be treated as a procedural document rather than a formality, because it can shape the rest of the case and its consequences.

Check the factual basis

Identify the exact conduct alleged, the evidence relied on and whether the facts correspond to the legal classification used by the authority.

Evidence matters as much as classification

Video, documents, statements and technical data should be assessed together and in context.

Consider consequences beyond the fine

Depending on the offence, additional measures or consequences for professional or business activity may also be relevant.

Review the document promptly

Procedural steps and challenge options are linked to deadlines, so early review of the document and case material is important.

Before seeking advice

Preserve the original recording or other evidence instead of relying only on a cropped screenshot. Identify the disputed finding and the evidence addressing it. Check whether the document is a protocol, an administrative order or a final decision. They are different procedural documents and cannot all be challenged in the same way.

Official sources

1. Code of Administrative Offences

This is general information about Lithuanian law, not an assessment of a specific case. The applicable law, procedural route and deadlines depend on the facts and the relevant date. For an individual assessment, contact the lawyers listed above.