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Mujer denunciando un delito de lesiones con una abogada

Injury crime in Spain: definition, types and legal consequences

The crime of injury is one of the most common in the criminal field and protects a fundamental good: physical integrity and health. We explain what is considered criminal injury, what types exist and how they are punished. What is a crime of injury? It is regulated in articles 147 to 156 ter of the Penal Code. It occurs when a person causes harm to another person that requires medical or surgical treatment, beyond a simple cure. Requirements…
August 29, 2025 Crime, Criminal Law, Injuries, Injury crime
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Toma de huellas para los antecedentes penales y policiales en España

How to erase criminal and police records in Spain

Criminal and police records can seriously affect your professional, immigration and personal life. From the denial of a visa to the impossibility of accessing certain jobs or competitive examinations, having a criminal record can close many doors. The good news is that in Spain it is possible to cancel them legally, as long as certain requirements and deadlines are met. In this article we explain how to erase your record step by step and what mistakes you should avoid.…
August 22, 2025 Criminal Law, Criminal records, Police, Police records
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Una policía se prepara para entrar y registrar un domicilio

Entry and search: can the police enter my home?

An entry and search is an investigative measure limiting fundamental rights that may be carried out within the framework of a criminal proceeding. The Spanish Constitution recognizes the special protection that the home deserves, as it is the place where the most intimate and private life of individuals takes place. Thus, Article 18 of the Constitution establishes the inviolability of the home and the constitutional protection it deserves, indicating that no entry may be made without the consent of the…
April 24, 2025 Authorization, Court order, Crime, Criminal Law, Detention, Misdemeanor, Police, Registration
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Persona siendo detenida por la policía

Do you know what to do if you are stopped? Know your rights

When a person is detained by the police for allegedly participating in criminal acts, he or she has several rights under the Spanish Constitution and other laws. Article 17 of the Constitution guarantees that no one may be deprived of his liberty, if it is not in accordance with what the Law establishes. It also recognizes the right of any detained person to initiate the "habeas corpus" procedure in the event that he/she considers that his/her detention is not in…
April 11, 2025 Arrest, Crime, Criminal Law, Detention, Misdemeanor, Police, Rights, Trial
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Una persona es juzgada por un delito leve

What are misdemeanors and how are they prosecuted?

The misdemeanor procedure is a special criminal procedure through which misdemeanors are prosecuted. Misdemeanors are considered minor offenses when the Penal Code punishes them with a fine of up to 3 months, permanent localization of up to 3 months, community service of up to 31 days, prohibition of communication or proximity to the victim of less than 6 months, or other minor penalties. In case of committing a crime that is punishable by any of these penalties, its…
April 4, 2025 Crime, Criminal Law, Legal, Misdemeanor, Trial
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