These are monetary penalties issued by Italian authorities for violations of laws or regulations:

• • Multa: Imposed for serious offenses (delitti).

  • Ammenda: applied for minor infractions (contravvenzioni).

Your Options When Receiving a Fine

1. 1. Pay the fine (with or without discount)

      – 30% discount: pay within 5 days of notification.
      – Full amount: pay within 60 days.

   2. Appeal to the justice of the Peace (Giudice di Pace)

   3. Deadline: 30 days from notice.

   4. Ideal for most cases, as it allows evidence submission (documents, witness testimony).

2. Appeal to the Prefect (Prefetto)

   • Deadline: 60 days from notice.

   • Less common; typically used for specific administrative disputes.

How we assist you

• Initial assessment: we review the fine’s validity, including proper notification and legal grounds.

• Strategic guidance: advise whether to pay, negotiate, or appeal—based on success likelihood.

• Appeal representation: handle filings with the Giudice di Pace or Prefetto, including evidence preparation.

• Outcome management: if the appeal succeeds, the fine is canceled (fully or partially). If rejected, we explore further options.