What is the ‘Olimpia Law’?
The Chamber of Deputies approved the inclusion of digital violence in the Law on Women’s Access to a Life Free from Violence. This is the story of the 'Olimpia Law,' where it all began:
Restitution Agreement
According to Article 186 of the National Code of Criminal Procedure (CNPP), reparation agreements are those reached between the victim and the accused. Once approved by the Public Prosecutor or the control judge and fulfilled according to their terms, these agreements result in the extinction of criminal action.
Lawyer for Assault and Battery Offenses
The crime of bodily injuries, as the name suggests, consists of causing harm or injury to a person. According to Article 288 of the Federal Penal Code, bodily injuries are defined as any alteration to a person's health or damage that leaves a physical mark on the body.
Lawyer in Offenses Subject to Complaint
There are crimes that are pursued through a complaint. Article 206 of the Penal Code for the State of Baja California mentions: Theft will be prosecuted by the complaint of the offended party in the following cases:
Allowed calibers for the use of firearms
According to the Federal Law of Firearms and Explosives in Mexico, there are specific calibers permitted for the possession and carrying of firearms. Below is information regarding the allowed calibers:
What is conditional suspension of the process?
The Conditional Suspension of the Process is an alternative solution proposed by the Public Ministry or the accused to the Control Judge to resolve the conflict. Once a damage repair plan and a series of conditions established by law are fulfilled, criminal action is extinguished. The Conditional Suspension of the Process is outlined in the National Code of Criminal Procedure from Article 191 to Article 200.
An innocent person is accused of stealing from Home Depot
This case began on March 13, 2023, with the arrest of JOSE "N" while committing the alleged crime of theft at Home Depot, involving nine plants located in the outdoor plant area of the store.
What is the duty to report?
The duty to report is the obligation of any person who is aware of an event that may constitute a crime to inform the Public Prosecutor's Office immediately, and in urgent cases, to any police officer.
Cyber Crime
The concept of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) refers to the set of tools that allow the transmission, processing, and storage of information. This includes computers and their components, such as software and hardware; smartphones; tablets; networks like the Internet; information systems, and more.
Human Trafficking
All human beings, by the mere fact of being human, enjoy human rights, and the State is obligated to protect and guarantee them. Among these rights are the right to human dignity, the right to personal integrity and security, the right to privacy, the right to free development of personality, the right to full reparation of harm, among others.
Fraud Crime
According to the Federal Penal Code, a person commits the crime of fraud by deceiving someone or taking advantage of their error to illicitly acquire something or gain an undue profit.
Cyber Crimes
The Penal Code for the State of Sinaloa stipulates that a person commits a cyber crime if they knowingly and without right:
