Criminal lawyer

If you’ve been arrested, summoned, are under investigation, or have been accused of a crime, you don’t need a nice speech. You need to know what to do now, what not to do, and how to protect yourself from the very first minute.

In criminal law, timing matters. What you say, what you sign, how the initial strategy is set, and which evidence is gathered at the outset can shape the entire case. We get straight to the point: we explain where you stand, what real risk you face, and what steps need to be taken immediately.

We work from Barberà del Vallès by appointment and also provide online assistance to clients throughout the province of Barcelona. If the matter is urgent, there is only one priority: getting involved early and getting it right.

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If you’ve been arrested, summoned, or are under investigation, what you do now matters.

From the moment a person is formally implicated in a criminal offence, the Spanish Criminal Procedure Act recognises the right to defence and a series of fundamental safeguards: the right to be informed of the charges, to access and review the case file in due time, to freely appoint a lawyer, to remain silent, not to incriminate oneself, not to plead guilty, and to request legal aid where applicable. In cases of arrest or deprivation of liberty, the right to a private consultation with your lawyer can be exercised even before making any statement to the police, prosecution service, or judicial authority.

In plain terms: don’t improvise. If you are within the scope of a criminal investigation, the priority is not to “explain yourself quickly”, but to defend yourself properly from the very beginning.

I’ve been summoned or arrested

Criminal defence from the very first minute

A strong criminal defence does not start at trial. It starts much earlier: at the statement stage, in the correct interpretation of a summons, in how a search and seizure is handled, in precautionary measures, in restraining orders, in the strategy around the police report, in the approach to evidence, and in controlling the procedural impact from the outset.

We do not work with assumptions or automated responses. First, we assess the real procedural situation:

• what you are being accused of
• the current stage of the proceedings
• what evidence already exists
• the actual criminal exposure involved
• and the real scope available to build your defence

Effective criminal defence depends on understanding the case as it is, not as it appears at first glance, and acting accordingly from the very beginning.

If you are a victim, you also need a criminal law strategy

Criminal law is not only about defending the accused. If you are the victim of a crime, you also need a clear legal strategy to file an effective complaint, request protective measures where necessary, and support the case with consistency and structure.
The Victims’ Statute establishes a broad catalogue of procedural and non-procedural rights, based on a wide definition of “victim”, and focuses on recognition, protection, support, effective access to information, and reducing unnecessary procedures that may lead to secondary victimisation.

In practical terms, this means that if you are a victim, you should not go through the process blindly or be required to repeat your account without control or direction. We help you approach the case in a structured and coherent way.

I am a victim and I want to file a proper complaint

Most common offences we handle

Here it helps users quickly understand whether they are in the right place. I would keep it like this, very clear and direct:

• assaults, injuries, and threats
• gender-based violence and domestic violence
• sexual offences
• drug trafficking
• fraud and misappropriation
• property damage and property-related offences
• economic and corporate crimes
• tax offences
• fast-track criminal proceedings
• urgent defence for detainees
• private prosecution representation if you are a victim

This also aligns with what your current criminal law website already projects, which explicitly refers to defence in property offences, sexual offences, gender-based violence and domestic violence, homicide, murder, fraud, misappropriation, drug trafficking, corruption, and tax evasion.

Economic criminal law and corporate matters

This is one of the areas that most clearly differentiates a specialised criminal practice. Not every criminal lawyer can genuinely connect criminal proceedings with corporate structures, tax implications, corporate documentation, and reputational risk.

In Spain, corporate criminal liability is based on Article 31 bis of the Criminal Code. The Spanish Attorney General’s Office has consistently stated that this provision establishes a true criminal liability of legal entities, allowing companies themselves to be directly subject to criminal proceedings and potential penalties. Prosecutorial guidance has also recognised that compliance programmes may be a relevant factor in assessing control mechanisms and organisational diligence in this context.

This is where your approach becomes particularly strong: criminal defence with a business perspective. The focus is not only on the alleged offence, but also on its impact on shareholders, directors, corporate structure, ongoing operations, and business continuity.

I want to review a criminal issue involving my company

How we handle your defence

1. We tell you where you truly stand
The first step is not to alarm you or reassure you without basis. It is to assess the situation clearly: procedural stage, alleged offence, level of risk, and available evidence.

2. We define the strategy from the very first moment
In criminal proceedings, an early poor decision leaves a lasting footprint. That is why we quickly structure key elements:

• whether to give a statement or remain silent
• relevant documentation
• witnesses
• inconsistencies in the case
• precautionary measures
• defence or prosecution strategy

3. We prepare, we do not improvise
The most effective criminal law websites combine clear messaging with simple navigation, visible contact routes, and action-oriented content. That is the approach to follow here: less decoration, more control.

4. We negotiate when it makes sense and litigate when necessary
Some cases are best resolved before trial. Others are not. Our role is to identify the difference early.

What documentation do we need?

It depends on the case, but if you already have it, it is useful to gather:

• summons, complaint, or any official decision received
• police report or case reference number
• any police or court communications
• relevant documents, messages, audio recordings, or emails
• witness details
• if you are a company: contracts, invoices, accounting records, corporate structure, or internal documentation related to the matter

If you do not have everything, that is not a problem. We will tell you what is truly needed and what is not worth acting on yet.

If you are facing a criminal matter, act strategically

When you are involved in a criminal case, every mistake matters. What you need is a clear, fast, and technically sound defence. No theatrics. No noise. Just strategy.
 

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