Source: https://wlt.lt/en/services/administrative-offence-cases.html Language: en 02 · Competence area # Administrative offence cases Administrative offence proceedings may appear less serious than criminal proceedings, but the consequences for an individual or business can still be significant. Wise Law [← All competence areas](https://wlt.lt/en/#services) ## Procedural defence from the protocol to the final decision We assess the investigation material, protocol, authority’s decision, evidence and legal classification, prepare explanations, requests and appeals, and represent clients in the proceedings. The practical assessment should include not only the fine but also additional measures, rights, licences, professional or business activity and parallel proceedings. 01 ### Protocols and decisions Assessment of the facts, legal classification, reasoning and available challenge route. 02 ### Evidence and procedural rights Video, technical data, documents, statements and possible procedural violations. 03 ### Administrative measures Possible additional measures, proportionality and their practical consequences. 04 ### Business and professional consequences Cases affecting transport, licences, corporate activity, reputation or other proceedings. ## How we work 01 **Document and deadline review** We identify the decision, stage of proceedings and the next necessary steps. 02 **Evidence assessment** We examine whether the conclusion follows from the evidence and whether procedural rights were respected. 03 **Explanations, requests and appeal** We build a consistent position and represent the client before the authority or court. Insights ## Articles on this area Administrative offence cases ### What should you do after receiving an administrative offence protocol or decision? The legal classification, evidence, procedure and possible additional consequences should all be assessed. [Read](https://wlt.lt/en/insights/administrative-offence-protocol.html) Administrative offence cases ### A fine is not the only consequence: administrative sanctions and measures An administrative offence case may involve not only a fine but also additional measures and consequences for professional or business activity. [Read](https://wlt.lt/en/insights/administrative-sanctions-measures.html) DUK / FAQ ## Frequently asked questions ### Is it worth challenging a protocol or decision? That depends on the facts, evidence and procedure. The full case material should be reviewed first. ### Can additional evidence be submitted? The possibilities depend on the stage of proceedings, but relevant material should usually be presented as early as possible. ### Can the case have consequences beyond a fine? Yes. Additional measures and consequences for professional or business activity may be relevant. ### What should be done after receiving an authority’s document? It should be reviewed promptly because procedural and challenge deadlines depend on the document concerned. Principal contacts: [Linas Kiaurakis](https://wlt.lt/en/team/linas-kiaurakis.html). Information on this website is general and does not replace an individual assessment of a specific matter. [Discuss your matter](https://wlt.lt/en/#contact) Continue ## Related competence areas [Related competence areas **Criminal law**](https://wlt.lt/en/services/criminal-law.html) [Related competence areas **Tax law**](https://wlt.lt/en/services/tax-disputes.html) --- [About us](https://wlt.lt/en/about.html) · [Contact](https://wlt.lt/en/#contact) · [Legal information](https://wlt.lt/en/legal-information.html) · [Privacy](https://wlt.lt/en/privacy.html)