The military refused to serve in the Tax Code and received five years prison: court decision
The court found that a soldier appointed grenade launcher in the security department was to arrive at the new place of service on February 21, 2024, but did not appear. He remained at home and engaged in personal affairs until March 3. He explained the lack of health and inpatient treatment in a military hospital, and after returning to the part he wanted to continue his service, but not in the appointed military unit.
The court took into account numerous evidence: arrival in the part, medical certificates, reports on service, service characteristics and testimony of witnesses. It was found that the serviceman deliberately left the place of service without valid reasons, which violated disciplinary and constitutional obligations, including the execution of orders of commanders and the protection of the state during martial law.
The accused had no criminal record, has two children, is in hospital for chronic diseases and hypertension. The court took into account his health, family circumstances and that he did not cause material damage, but found that these circumstances were not released from criminal liability for conscious leaving the service. Given the gravity of the offense and the need to maintain military discipline during martial law, the court imposed a penalty in the form of five years in prison.
The pre -trial detention period, which began on April 21, 2025, is credited to the sentence. Prior to the entry into force of the sentence, the serviceman will remain in custody without determining the bail. He has the right to appeal to the Chernihiv Court of Appeal within 30 days after the sentence. Earlier, Focus wrote that MP Oleksandr Fedienko spoke about problems with the salary of workers of the Tax Code.