Gender-based violence in the Penal Code: Definition, penalties, and legal treatment
Gender-based violence is one of the most serious manifestations of inequality and an assault on the fundamental rights of women. The Spanish Penal Code establishes a specific legal framework to criminally prosecute these acts, distinguishing them from other common crimes and granting them enhanced legal treatment. What is considered gender-based violence under the Penal Code? […]
Refusing a breathalyzer test: Criminal consequences under penal code Article 383
Refusing to undergo a breathalyzer or drug test during a traffic stop is not merely an administrative infraction. In fact, it can constitute a serious criminal offense, as defined in Article 383 of the Spanish Penal Code (383 PC). This behavior falls under offenses against road safety, and its prosecution aims to ensure effective compliance […]
New Criteria from the Provincial Court of Barcelona Regarding the Disconnection of Utilities in Cases of Unlawful Occupation of Property
Criminal Lawyers in Barcelona specialized in property usurpation offenses The phenomenon of illegal occupation of residential properties has sparked legal and social debate in Spain. In many cases, affected property owners attempt to recover possession of their property by disconnecting utilities (water, electricity, gas), which raises the possibility of such conduct being classified as a […]
What is Criminal Compliance and what is its objective?
Criminal lawyers in Barcelona experts in Criminal Compliance Criminal Compliance is a prevention system that is implemented within the company to guarantee compliance with current legal regulations, avoid the commission of crimes, and, consequently, avoid criminal liability for the company. It is a set of measures and procedures designed to reduce risks and prevent crimes […]
Everything you need to know about sexual assaults on minors under 16 years of age
Sexual assaults on minors under 16 years of age are serious crimes regulated in the Spanish Penal Code with the aim of protecting the sexual freedom and integrity of minors. This type of behavior is considered especially harmful due to the vulnerability of the victims, and the legislation establishes severe penalties for those who commit […]
The crime of disobedience and resistance to authority: Keys to understanding it.
The crime of disobedience and resistance to authority is one of the pillars in the field of criminal law, since it aims to protect public order and ensure respect for the legitimate orders of the authorities. This crime is regulated in the Spanish Penal Code, mainly in articles 556 and 550, and its legal implications […]
Crime of Illegal Financing of Political Parties
Illegal financing of political parties is a crime that is becoming increasingly relevant within the criminal sphere due to its direct implication on the transparency and fairness of the democratic system. Regulation of the crime of illegal party financing The amendment of the Criminal Code operated by Organic Law 1/2015, of March 30, introduces this […]
Fraud and illegal exactions: Definition and Regulation in the Spanish Penal Code.
The crimes of fraud and illegal exactions are two criminal offenses that fall within the scope of crimes against the Public Administration, as established in the Spanish Criminal Code. These fraudulent conducts are carried out by authorities or public officials in the exercise of their office and have as a consequence a detriment to the […]
What is a home invasion? Everything you need to know
Organic Law 10/1995(Penal Code) established for the first time the crimes of breaking and entering and usurpation in articles 202 and 245, respectively. A key aspect to distinguish the different types of crime is the conception of the term “.abodewhich is addressed in Supreme Court Ruling number 1775/2000, defining it as “…”.the enclosure, generally closed […]
Guide to Finding Legal Counsel in Sexual Assault Cases
Following the reform of sexual offenses, the well known “Solo Sí es Sí” (Only Yes is Yes) Law was passed.Only Yes is Yes“, operated within the framework of a comprehensive gender law(LO 10/2022, of September 6), some of the crimes linked to sexual freedom, as is the case of “abuse” have been reformed. However, the […]
