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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 for it

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Padre intenta conciliar la vida laboral y la vida familiar

Reconciliation of work and family life

What is meant by work-life balance? Work-life balance has become one of the key issues on the POLICY AGENDA. Both employees and employers are increasingly aware of the advantages of offering greater balance and flexibility in the working day and its place of execution, so that the worker can improve his or her quality of life without the business result suffering. In this direct, we will detail on the family conciliation, what regulates us the Statute of the Workers. The

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Familia de migrantes en un aeropuerto

Guide to apply for the Certificate of Migratory Movements in Spain: Requirements and Procedure

As foreign citizens in Spain, it is essential to comply with certain administrative procedures to keep our legal situation in order. It is not only a matter of obtaining residency, but also of renewing it and making sure that we continue to comply with the requirements established by law. One of these requirements is the continuity of residence in Spanish territory. The Immigration Law and its Regulations establish that prolonged absences from the country may affect the validity of our

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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. What

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Policía multa a una mujer que ha cometido una infracción de tráfico

Driving offences in Spain: types, penalties and how to defend yourself

Did you know that you can face criminal prosecution for your driving behavior even if you have not caused an accident? In Spain, certain behaviors are considered crimes against road safety, and can lead to prison sentences, withdrawal of your driver’s license and a criminal record. In this article we explain what are the most frequent crimes, the legal consequences and how you can defend yourself if you have been cited or arrested. Fine or crime? Key differences In Spain

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Vecinos afectados protestan por la usurpación de sus viviendas por okupas

What to do if your house is occupied? Legal keys to the crime of usurpation in Spain.

Squatting -legally known as usurpation of real estate-is a growing concern in Spain, especially in large cities such as Barcelona or Madrid. If you are faced with a squatting situation, it is key to act quickly and within the legal framework. In this article we explain what the law says, how it differs from trespassing and what steps you should take to recover your property. What is the crime of usurpation? Article 245 of the Penal Code regulates the crime

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Trabajador de baja temporal por incapacidad

Common illness and occupational accident: Temporary disability allowance

If you are working and suffer an accident while providing services, or if you are working and suffer an illness that makes it impossible for you to provide services. It is necessary to differentiate between WORK ACCIDENT: The definition is contained in Article 156 of the LGSS: An occupational accident is any bodily injury that the worker suffers on the occasion of or as a consequence of his work . As can be seen from the definition, an occupational accident

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Inmigrante se presenta al examen CCSE para adquirir su nacionalidad española

Everything you need to know about the CCSE exam process

Are you preparing your process to obtain Spanish nationality? One of the fundamental steps is to pass the CCSE exam. In this blog, I will guide you through the whole process: from what the exam is, how to prepare, the day of the test and what to do afterwards. Read on to get all the information you need! What is the CCSE exam? The CCSE (Conocimientos Constitucionales y Socioculturales de España) is an exam that evaluates your knowledge of the

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Diana Caballero, Fundadora y CEO de Martínez Caballero Abogados

A humble and authentic pride for the whole team.

By Diana Catalina Caballero Aguirre, Founding Partner and CEO of Martínez & Caballero Abogados Dear community: It’s not every day that one stops to look back calmly. But today I did. And in doing so, I couldn’t help but get excited. The reason? Our firm, Martínez & Caballero Abogados, has been the subject of an article in the prestigious newspaper La Vanguardia. And it is not just any article: it is a recognition of years of work, dedication and commitment

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Trabajador siendo despedido injustamente

Unjustified dismissals: how to defend yourself and claim your rights

What is a dismissal? It is the manifest will of the employer to terminate the employment relationship, either due to a breach by the employee or for objective reasons of the company or the employee himself. Why do we say that a dismissal is unfair? The dismissal carried out by the company must always be in accordance with the labor regulations in force, that is to say, in accordance with the provisions of the labor law: Collective Bargaining Agreement applicable

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