Mr. S. was charged under Art. 111(1) of the Russian Criminal Code — intentional infliction of grievous bodily harm. The sanction: up to 8 years of imprisonment.
What defense counsel did
Attorney Sergey Spirin petitioned for a series of investigative actions. The petitions were granted, and the investigative actions were carried out.
As a result, the client's actions were reclassified to a lesser offense — Art. 118 (infliction of grievous bodily harm by negligence).
Result
The case was dismissed in court upon reconciliation with the victim.