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Abbreviated vs Ordinary Criminal Procedure in Spain: Differences and Appeals

In Spanish criminal procedure, the abbreviated procedure (procedimiento abreviado) applies to offences punishable by up to nine years in prison,

EU Sanctions and Corporate Criminal Liability in Spain

EU international sanctions are restrictive measures (asset freezes, trade embargoes, bans on dealing with listed parties) adopted to advance the

Money Laundering in Spain: Penalties and Defence

Money laundering means acquiring, possessing, using, converting or transferring assets while knowing they derive from criminal activity, or carrying out

Clearing a Criminal Record in Spain: Rules and Time Limits

Clearing a criminal record in Spain means having the Ministry of Justice delete a conviction from the Central Register of

Passive vs Active Extradition in Spain: Differences & Authorities

Active extradition is when Spain requests another state to surrender a person; passive extradition is when Spain receives a surrender

Fraud (Estafa) in Spain: Types, Penalties and Defence

In Spanish law, fraud (estafa) means using sufficient deception, with intent to profit, to induce another person into a disposition

Habeas Corpus in Spain: What It Is, When It Applies and How to Request It

Habeas corpus is the safeguard that allows anyone unlawfully detained in Spain to be brought immediately before a judge, who

Fraud (Estafa) in Spain: Types, Penalties and Defence

In Spanish law, fraud (estafa) means using sufficient deception, with intent to profit, to induce another person into a disposition

Clearing a Criminal Record in Spain: Requirements and Time Limits

Clearing a criminal record in Spain is the right to have the Central Criminal Records Registry delete a conviction entry