The Supreme Court has handed down a landmark ruling for the defence of criminal offences against road safety. In its ruling STS No. 850/2025 of 16 October, the Second Chamber establishes that a person who drives a vehicle after having served a full sentence of deprivation of their driving licence does not commit a crime, […]
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In an increasingly demanding criminal law environment, where specialisation makes the difference between a generic defence and an effective defence, Joaquín has established himself as a criminal lawyer, with a career focused on cases of greater legal complexity and social sensitivity. His professional practice is characterised by rigorous, strategic and deeply technical defence, always aimed […]
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The offence of sexual assault constitutes one of the most serious crimes against sexual freedom and is characterised by a high level of legal and evidentiary complexity. Its regulation has undergone significant reforms in recent years, which requires up-to-date technical knowledge of both the Criminal Code and the case law of the Supreme Court and […]
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Being arrested is an unexpected situation and can have serious consequences if you don’t act correctly. This guide tells you what steps to take immediately, your fundamental rights, and why you need an expert criminal defense attorney from the very beginning. Stay calm and exercise your right to a lawyer At the time of arrest, […]
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Stealthing , a practice that involves surreptitiously removing a condom during sex without the other person’s consent, has sparked legal and social debate in recent years. This behavior not only violates trust, but also constitutes a form of sexual assault under current law. In this article, we will analyze how this behavior is criminally regulated, […]
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The crime of habitual abuse is regulated in Article 173.2 of the Spanish Penal Code. This crime protects the legal right of moral integrity , understood as the dignity and inviolability of the person. The law covers not only physical or psychological attacks, but also any intervention that affects a person without their consent. Protected […]
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To answer this question, it is necessary to know the circumstances of the specific case: the area of the body where the touching occurred, the context in which the events occurred… However, as criminal lawyers specializing in sexual assault in Barcelona , we can affirm that even a fleeting touch in certain areas of the […]
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Anyone accused of committing a crime has the right to the presumption of innocence. In other words, they must be declared innocent unless the prosecution, which bears the burden of proof, provides evidence proving the defendant’s guilt. In crimes of gender and domestic violence , as well as in the case of crimes of sexual […]
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Do you know the legal limit for driving under the influence? Do you know the penalties for drunk driving? In this article, our lawyers specializing in drunk driving offenses in Barcelona explain everything you need to know about the alcohol limit, how a crime is distinguished from an administrative violation, the possible penalties, and how […]
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As a gender-based violence law firm in Barcelona , in this article, we will address the question of whether or not a victim of gender-based or domestic violence is required to testify before a judge. As lawyers specializing in gender violence in Barcelona , we can affirm that, as a general rule, witnesses summoned to […]
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As a law firm specializing in drug trafficking in Barcelona , we must emphasize that Article 368 of the Criminal Code criminalizes the crime of drug trafficking, which punishes anyone who cultivates, produces, or traffics, or otherwise promotes, encourages, or facilitates the illegal use of toxic drugs, narcotics, or psychotropic substances, or possesses them for […]
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As a lawyer specializing in breathalyzers in Barcelona , we can affirm that the margins of error allowed in authorized breathalyzers contemplated in Annex II of the Order of November 22, 2006 (OM / ITC / 3707/2006) must be taken into account, and which are referred to both for verification after repair or modification and […]
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