With assistance of the LAS Mtskheta-Mtianeti Bureau lawyer, Ketevan Talakvadze, Zviad A. which was accused of breaking into the apartment, beating and committing threat of death and damage to health was fully acquitted by Mtskheta District Court.
The criminal prosecution against Zviad A. started on the basis of the application of Rusudan B. living in Khevsurtubani village, Tianeti district. Namely, Rusudan B. stated that Zviad A. intruded into her house, beat and threatened her to take her life if she told anyone about the violence. Zviad A. who partially admitted the presented charges, was sentenced to imprisonment as a preventive measure. As an insolvent person, he was appointed a public lawyer – Ketevan Talakvadze.
After studying the case materials and consultation with the defendant, at first Ketevan Talakvadze submitted a motion to the court demanding to cease criminal prosecution against Zviad A. However, after she received refusal on her demand, she started working on his acquittal.
The main argument of the defense party was that there were no reliable evidences in the case. The prosecution party had only one direct proof which was testimonies of Rusudan B. and they were controversial. The adequacy of the victim was under doubt too as she could not remember her date of birth while giving the testimony. The expertise could not identify any sign of the mechanical damage on her body.
Basing on the above-mentioned circumstances, the lawyer, Ketevan Talakvadze demanded acquittal for the defendant. Finally, the court shred the position of the public lawyer, found Zviad A. not guilty and released from the courtroom.