¿Has oído hablar alguna vez de la doctrina del hallazgo casual? Imagina que la Policía acude a una vivienda porque supuestamente se está produciendo una pelea y, al entrar, descubre indicios de otro delito distinto, como una plantación de marihuana o un alijo de...
Criminal Law
Criminal defence solicitor in Spain for British nationals: common offences and what to do if you are arrested
Ser detenido, investigado o citado ante un juzgado en España puede ser una situación muy estresante, especialmente si no conoces el funcionamiento del sistema penal español. Muchos ciudadanos británicos que viven en España, visitan Andalucía o cruzan con frecuencia la...
The offence of extortion: what it is, penalties and how it differs from threats and fraud
Extortion is an offence against property and the socio-economic order which consists of compelling a person, through violence or intimidation, to perform or refrain from performing a legal act or transaction for the purpose of financial gain and to the detriment of their property or that of another...
Can I be deported from Spain if I am facing criminal proceedings?
A criminal conviction may affect your right to live in Spain. If you have been arrested, summoned to give evidence or charged with an offence, it is advisable to consult a criminal lawyer in La Línea de la Concepción as soon as possible so that they can assess both the criminal aspects and the...
Parole in Spain: requirements, types and how to apply for it
Parole is one of the most important concepts in Spanish prison law, as it allows a prisoner to serve the final part of their sentence outside prison, subject to certain conditions. It is a key measure for the...
Money laundering in Spain: when it is a criminal offence, penalties and how to defend yourself
The offence of money laundering is one of the most significant offences within economic criminal law and constitutes an offence against property and the socio-economic order. Its purpose is to prevent assets or profits obtained through unlawful activities...

