Criminal defence in Alicante for suspects, detainees and defendants
Criminal defence must be prepared from the very first minute. An arrest, a statement, a complaint or a court summons can shape the entire proceedings. We act in defence of suspects, detainees and defendants in Alicante and throughout Spain.
What is done on the first day shapes the entire proceedings.
In criminal proceedings, many positions are set very early. The first statement, the seized objects, the messages submitted, a recorded conversation, a signature at the police station or a hasty decision can shape the subsequent strategy.
The first task of the defence is to understand exactly what is attributed to the suspect: what facts, under what legal classification, with what evidence and what investigatory steps are open or can be requested. Only then can a decision be made on whether to make a statement, exercise the right to silence, submit documents, request investigatory measures or challenge a precautionary measure.
Criminal defence is built in phases. Each phase has its deadlines, its remedies and its procedural opportunities. Missing one of those opportunities can seriously compromise the subsequent strategy.
We act in minor offences and in proceedings of special complexity: crimes against life and physical integrity, sexual offences, gender-based and domestic violence, property and economic crimes, public health, road safety, cybercrime, forgery and public order.
From arrest to sentence enforcement.
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Detainee assistance
Immediate presence at the police station, Civil Guard headquarters or duty court. Prior private consultation, monitoring of rights information and decision on the statement.
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Police and court statements
Preparation of the statement with the police report analysed. Silence is a right, not a confession: the decision is made based on what is and is not in the file.
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Investigation phase
Defence submissions, requests for investigatory measures, expert reports for the defence, challenges to reports, witnesses and appeals against the investigating court's decisions.
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Precautionary measures and remand
Opposition at the hearing under Article 505 of the Criminal Procedure Act, less burdensome alternatives, bail, passport seizure and appeals.
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Defence brief and oral hearing
Classification of the facts, proposed evidence, preliminary issues, cross-examination and final pleadings before the Criminal Court, the Provincial Court or the Jury Court.
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Plea agreements and sentencing
When it is in the client's interest, negotiation with the prosecution: mitigating factors, reparation of damage, suspended sentence and avoiding imprisonment.
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Criminal appeals
Appeal to the Provincial Court or the High Court of Justice, cassation before the Supreme Court and constitutional appeal when appropriate.
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Sentence enforcement
Suspension and substitution of sentence, fine instalment plans, community service, prison classification, leave and parole.
Mistakes that can harm your defence.
- Making a statement without reading the police report or speaking to your lawyer first.
- Explaining your version by phone or message to the wrong person.
- Deleting messages, photographs or devices: they can be recovered, raise suspicion and seriously damage the defence strategy.
- Contacting the complainant or victim when a restraining order or no-contact order is in place.
- Letting appeal deadlines pass, trusting that "it will be sorted out at trial".
- Attending a fast-track trial without preparing the defence or without a trusted lawyer.
Are you being investigated or charged?
Tell us your situation. We will analyse your real defence options with you.