Clear English guides on criminal law in Spain, based on official Spanish law (BOE).
Being deprived of your liberty is one of the most stressful and disorienting situations anyone can experience in Spain, whether they are a national…
Criminal lawWhen a person is a victim of or witness to a crime in Spain, the first reaction is usually wanting to "report it". However, in the Spanish criminal…
Criminal lawFinding yourself in a situation where you are a victim or a witness of a crime generates, in addition to obvious emotional stress, a sea of legal…
Criminal lawThe criminal justice system in Spain does not always reserve its courts for the most serious crimes we see in the news. On a day-to-day basis, the vast…
Criminal lawHaving a criminal record in Spain is an invisible burden that can completely condition your personal, professional, and administrative life. From being…
Criminal lawBeing involved in criminal proceedings in Spain, whether as a victim or as an investigated party, is an extremely stressful situation that generates a…
Criminal lawIn the digital age, scams and financial fraud have become highly sophisticated, turning into one of the main concerns for citizens and businesses in…
Criminal lawIn daily life, it is very common to hear the terms "robbery" and "theft" used as if they were synonyms, referring interchangeably to the loss of…
Criminal lawThe crime of bodily harm or assault (delito de lesiones) is one of the most recurring criminal offenses in Spanish courts, ranging from a simple…
Criminal lawIn daily life, personal, neighborly, or workplace tensions can escalate to the point of crossing the legal line. Expressions like "you're going to…
Criminal lawIn the digital age, where social networks and instant messaging applications amplify any message in a matter of seconds, a person's honor has become…
Criminal lawFacing a situation of physical or psychological abuse is one of the most difficult and complex scenarios a person can experience. In Spain, the legal…
Criminal lawDriving under the influence of alcohol is one of the most severely prosecuted offenses on Spanish roads. This is not only due to the obvious risk it…
Criminal lawIn Spain, the freedom of movement behind the wheel is not an absolute right, but rather an administrative authorisation subject to compliance with…
Criminal lawThe unauthorized occupation of real estate is one of the phenomena that generates the most social, political, and legal debate in Spain. In colloquial…
Criminal lawThe restraining order is one of the most severe and, at the same time, most recurring rights-restricting measures in the Spanish criminal justice…
Criminal lawDid you know that the passage of time can make it impossible for a serious crime to be prosecuted or punished in Spain? The statute of limitations for…
Criminal lawFacing a prison sentence is one of the most distressing situations a person can experience. However, under the Spanish legal system, a conviction does…
Criminal lawWhen a minor commits a crime in Spain, the legal system's response is not found in the standard Criminal Code, but in a specialised system that…
Criminal lawDriving a motor vehicle in Spain is an everyday activity that, nevertheless, carries enormous legal responsibility. What many drivers do not know is…
Criminal lawFeeling watched, receiving constant phone calls in the early hours of the morning, or "coincidentally" bumping into the same person at the supermarket,…
Criminal lawHave you been lent a laptop for work and refuse to return it? Has a business partner kept the money from the company's cash register? Or perhaps you…
Criminal lawThe boundary between a simple administrative infraction with the tax authority and a criminal offence that can lead to prison time is one of the most…
Criminal lawIn Spain, the right to report a criminal offence is a fundamental pillar to guarantee safety and justice, but this right carries enormous…
Criminal lawSelf-defence is one of the most debated and, often, worst understood concepts in Spanish criminal law. There is a popular belief, heavily influenced by…
Criminal lawBeing involved in a traffic accident, witnessing a crime, or finding yourself under investigation in a criminal proceeding are complex situations that…
Criminal lawFacing criminal proceedings in Spain is one of the most stressful and complex situations a person can experience, whether they are a Spanish citizen or…
Criminal lawIn a democratic and pluralistic society like Spain, coexistence is built on respect for human dignity and the fundamental rights of all individuals.…
Criminal lawWho hasn't felt tempted at some point to press the record button on their mobile phone during a workplace dispute, a threat from a neighbour, or an…
Criminal lawHave you ever found your business lock jammed with silicone, your car keyed from bumper to bumper, or the facade of your home vandalised with graffiti?…
Criminal lawIn the Spanish legal system, respect for rulings issued by judges and courts is a fundamental pillar to guarantee legal certainty and social peace.…
Criminal lawWhen a person is the victim of a crime in Spain, the emotional and financial impact can be devastating, leaving a deep sense of helplessness. Faced…