**Coalition for Change Leader Nika Gvaramia Sentenced to Imprisonment**
In a recent hearing at the Tbilisi City Court, Judge Jvabe Nachkevia made the decision to replace Nika Gvaramia’s preventive measure of 30,000 GEL bail with imprisonment. This decision was made due to Gvaramia’s failure to pay the bail amount.
**Prosecutor’s Office Seeks Imprisonment**
The Prosecutor’s Office had submitted a motion to replace the bail with imprisonment, citing Gvaramia’s inability to pay the 30,000 GEL as the reason. This move was made despite Nika Gvaramia not being present at the hearing.
**Gvaramia’s Lawyers Speak Out**
Nika Gvaramia’s lawyer, Dimitri Sadzaglishvili, stated that they had consulted with their client and only had one thing to say – for Judge Nachkevia to make a decision independently. This statement suggests that the lawyers may not have been fully in agreement with the prosecutor’s office or the court’s decision.
**Background on Gvaramia’s Case**
It’s worth noting that Nika Gvaramia was summoned to appear before the Georgian Parliament’s Temporary Investigative Commission, but failed to do so. As a result, he has been charged under Article 349 of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which carries penalties of up to one year in prison and/or disqualification from holding office or pursuing certain activities for up to three years.
**Commentary**
This decision raises questions about the effectiveness of bail as a preventive measure in Georgia. While it may seem harsh to some, the court’s decision suggests that they are taking Gvaramia’s failure to pay the bail seriously and are willing to take further action. This move could be seen as a way for the court to ensure that those who fail to comply with legal orders face consequences.
However, critics may argue that imprisonment is not always the most effective or just solution in cases like this. It remains to be seen how this decision will affect Gvaramia and his supporters, as well as the broader implications for Georgia’s justice system.
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