Greek Army fine 6.000€ for Draft Dodgers
Greek Army fine 6.000€ for draft dodgers, is one of the most severe penalties for those who fail to report for military service, significantly affecting both those residing in Greece and those living abroad. The consequences are numerous, including the seizure of bank accounts and the hindrance of tax clearance certificate issuance.
Conscripts seeking legal advice often ask how to handle the fine and whether they will face asset seizures or restrictions on their freedom of movement, particularly regarding travel abroad.
The response to these questions varies and depends on each individual’s specific circumstances. These situations are discussed in detail either in person or through online meetings, as many concerned parties reside abroad.
In this context, only one of the three possible strategies to avoid paying the fine is analyzed, which is filing an appeal before the Administrative Courts. It is important to note that this appeal differs from the administrative appeal submitted to the Military Recruitment Office and directed to the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (HNDGS), which is usually rejected.
In contrast, the appeal considered here is a substantive appeal before the Administrative Courts, where the chances of success and annulment of the fine exceed 50%. The appeal must be filed within two months from the date the individual became aware of the fine.
Draft dodgers, particularly those living abroad, often do not enlist not out of defiance, but due to their permanent residence outside Greece. However, they face severe penalties, such as the imposition of the €6,000 fine, which is equivalent to the commutation of six months of military service. Additionally, criminal proceedings are initiated against them for the offense of draft evasion at the Military Court, and their obligation for conscription remains, leading to repeated calls for enlistment and even harsher consequences.
Economou & Economou law office in Athens is capable of filing this specific appeal on your behalf. You are required to send the fine imposition decision and the enlistment notice Please send us these two documents to our email at econlaw@live.com
You can contact us either via email at econlaw@live.com or by phone at 2103603824 or 6972480365 during our office hours, Monday – Saturday, 07:00–19:00.
Additionally, you can learn how to avoid paying the fine by scheduling an online consultation with us for a fee, via Zoom, Skype, or phone. Reach out to us using any of the above methods to set up an appointment.
For specific military matters in Greece, contact the specialized lawyers at the Economou & Economou law office in Athens Greece, recommended as the top law office for military issues and for greek draft dodgers fine, according to https://lawzana.com/lawyer/economou-economou-law-office , where the best military lawyers in Greece will assist you in resolving quickly all the problems and difficulties arising from your conscription obligation in Greece, quickly and economically.
It is noted that anyone who has already paid the fine cannot claim a refund, according to both legislation and practice.
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