Criminal proceedings in Spain: a step-by-step guide
Understand reporting an offence, the investigation, trial, appeals and enforcement, with practical steps to prepare your legal consultation in Spain.
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Concepts, resolutions and guidance for preparing a consultation with clear information and official sources.
Understand reporting an offence, the investigation, trial, appeals and enforcement, with practical steps to prepare your legal consultation in Spain.
Read the guide ↗Concepts of Spanish Criminal Code and Spanish Criminal Procedure Act.
Read more ↗Decisions of the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court, organised by subject.
Read more ↗Identify what you are asked for and what documentation should be prepared.
Read more ↗Essays, stories and non-fiction to explore criminal justice without a legal background.
Criminal-law support for your firm’s clients.
Documents, questions and printable consultation checklists.
Developments related to the firm’s services.
Indicative partial estimate using the 2026 schedule.
Videos by service about Spanish criminal law, rights and preparing a consultation with María Morales.
Plain-English summaries of key Spanish laws, with local Spanish texts and links to check the BOE.
Browse legislation ↗Time to listen
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