Criminal law.
Defence from the very first moment.

You have the right to remain silent and not to make a statement without your lawyer present. The most important thing is to say nothing before speaking with your lawyer. If a family member is arrested, try to find out which police station or court they are in. Contact us as soon as possible: the earlier we step in, the better we can prepare the assistance and the defence strategy from the very first moment.

A fast-track trial (juicio rápido) is a speeded-up criminal procedure used for some less serious offences, when there is a detainee or an already identified person who has been reported. Because everything moves faster, the time to prepare the defence is very short, so it is wise to have a lawyer from the start. We study your case quickly and prepare your defence for that court date.

Yes, it can. Having a criminal record can complicate the granting or renewal of residence permits and is usually a significant obstacle to obtaining Spanish nationality, which requires proof of good civic conduct. That is why criminal law and immigration law are closely connected. If you are in this situation, we study your case as a whole and also help you clear your record when that is possible.

A statute of limitations is the passing of time that means an offence can no longer be prosecuted. The period depends on how serious the offence is and the penalty attached to it: it ranges from one year for the lightest offences to twenty years or more for the most serious crimes. Working out that period correctly is not always simple. We review your specific case and explain how the statute of limitations affects you.