# Asset freezing and confiscation lawyer in Georgia When the state freezes property or a bank account, or seeks confiscation, both business and family life stop at once. We challenge freezes, protect third parties' property and prove the lawful origin of assets. - Confidential - Georgian · English · Russian - Free first consultation - Courts of all instances In a criminal case a court can freeze the property of the accused or a connected person, including bank accounts, if there is information that the property may be hidden or spent, or was obtained through crime (Article 151 of the Criminal Procedure Code). A verdict can confiscate the object and instrument of the crime and property obtained through crime (Article 52 of the Criminal Code). There is a separate civil procedure: certain people — for example, public officials or persons convicted of money laundering — and their connected persons can have unlawful and unexplained property confiscated. In these cases documents proving where the property came from are decisive. ## Our services - Challenging freezes on property and accounts - Protecting the property of third parties — family members, companies - Proving the lawful origin of assets - Defence against confiscation in a verdict - Unlawful and unexplained property cases - Freezes to secure victim compensation ## Questions & answers ### My account has been frozen — what should I do? Find out in which case and on what grounds. The court order can be appealed — contact a lawyer straight away. ### Can a family member's property be frozen? It can, if they are treated as a person connected to the accused. Then it is important to prove the property was obtained lawfully and independently. ### What is the difference between a freeze and confiscation? A freeze is temporary — it restricts dealing with the property. Confiscation is final: the property passes to the state. ## Legal basis - [Criminal Procedure Code of Georgia](https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/90034) - [Criminal Code of Georgia](https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/16426) - [Civil Procedure Code of Georgia](https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/29962) Official texts (in Georgian) — Legislative Herald of Georgia, matsne.gov.ge. ## Related topics - [#Criminal law](https://mmlaw.ge/en/criminal-defense-lawyer/) - [#Property](https://mmlaw.ge/en/real-estate-lawyer/) - [#Your rights](https://mmlaw.ge/en/blog/what-to-do-if-detained/) - - [Property crime lawyer](https://mmlaw.ge/en/property-crime-lawyer/) - - [Theft — Article 177](https://mmlaw.ge/en/crimes/theft-article-177/) - - [Robbery (open theft) — Article 178](https://mmlaw.ge/en/crimes/robbery-article-178/) - - [Violent robbery — Article 179](https://mmlaw.ge/en/crimes/violent-robbery-article-179/) - - [Extortion — Article 181](https://mmlaw.ge/en/crimes/extortion-article-181/) - - [Embezzlement — Article 182](https://mmlaw.ge/en/crimes/embezzlement-article-182/) - - [Damage to property — Article 187](https://mmlaw.ge/en/crimes/property-damage-article-187/) - - [Criminal defence lawyer](https://mmlaw.ge/en/criminal-defense-lawyer/) Practice areas ## Other practice areas - [Criminal defense](https://mmlaw.ge/en/criminal-defense-lawyer/) — Defense at every stage — from investigation and arrest to trial and appeal. - [Drug offences](https://mmlaw.ge/en/drug-crime-lawyer/) — Defence in cases of buying, possessing, selling and importing drugs — and against fines and administrative detention. - [Cybercrime](https://mmlaw.ge/en/cybercrime-lawyer/) — Defense in cybercrime cases and help for victims of online fraud, hacked accounts and blackmail. - [Property crimes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/property-crime-lawyer/) — Defence in theft, robbery, fraud, extortion, embezzlement and misappropriation cases. - [Economic crimes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/economic-crime-lawyer/) — Defence against tax evasion, money laundering, customs and other economic charges. - [Corruption and official crimes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/corruption-crime-lawyer/) — Defence in bribery, trading in influence and abuse of official power cases. - [Violent crimes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/violent-crime-lawyer/) — Defence in assault, bodily injury, threats and homicide cases — including self-defence. - [Juvenile justice](https://mmlaw.ge/en/juvenile-justice-lawyer/) — Specialised representation of minors, focused on their rights and future. - [Civil litigation](https://mmlaw.ge/en/civil-litigation-lawyer/) — Contract, property and damages disputes — negotiated or argued in court. - [Administrative law](https://mmlaw.ge/en/administrative-law-lawyer/) — Challenging decisions of public bodies, fines, permits and licences. - [Labor disputes](https://mmlaw.ge/en/employment-lawyer/) — Unlawful dismissal, unpaid wages and employment contracts — for employees and employers. - [Corporate law](https://mmlaw.ge/en/corporate-lawyer/) — Company formation, contracts, compliance and shareholder matters. - [Real estate](https://mmlaw.ge/en/real-estate-lawyer/) — Due diligence, purchase agreements, registration and property disputes. - [Family law](https://mmlaw.ge/en/family-lawyer/) — Divorce, custody, alimony and division of property — handled with discretion. - [Inheritance](https://mmlaw.ge/en/inheritance-lawyer/) — Accepting an inheritance, the certificate of inheritance, wills and disputes between heirs. - [Intellectual property](https://mmlaw.ge/en/intellectual-property-lawyer/) — Trademarks, copyright and protection of your creative and business assets. --- Source: https://mmlaw.ge/en/asset-freezing-and-confiscation/ · MMLAW · +995 551 00 43 00 · info@mmlaw.ge