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A criminal lawyer, also known as a defense attorney, specializes in the […]

The initial hearing in a criminal proceeding is a fundamental procedural stage […]

Family Violence (Article 242 bis of the Penal Code of Baja California):This […]

1.- Arrest warrant and extradition• If Mexico issued an arrest warrant and […]

Take threats seriously: Do not minimize the threat, even if it seems […]

The difference between homicide and femicide lies in the context and the […]

Entering Mexico from the United States with more than $10,000 in cash […]

In criminal matters, amparo is a legal remedy that allows a person […]

The police, in many countries, need a court order to carry out […]

If you committed a crime and are wondering whether you can go […]

If You Were Unaware of the Existence of the Drugs Criminal liability: […]

Taking justice into your own hands occurs when a person decides to […]

Illegal deprivation of liberty is a crime that occurs when a person […]

In general, injuries that occur during the practice of a sport are […]

What to Do If You Want to Withdraw a Domestic Violence Complaint […]

Drug Possession Drug possession refers to having in your control a controlled […]

Contact an attorney immediately: It is crucial to have legal advice to […]

1. Stay Calm Even though extortion can cause stress and fear, it’s […]

🚨 What Happens After Detention At the Border (Customs or National Guard): […]

If, due to the particular circumstances of your case, the Public Prosecutor […]

Once you are at the Public Prosecutor’s Office, you must immediately request […]

Don’t give in to police pressure to confess crimes.If you plan to […]

According to the General Health Law, possession of any narcotic is considered […]

Sexual harassment is any inappropriate conduct or predatory behavior of a sexual […]

According to Article 85 of the Penal Code of Baja California, imprisonment […]

Do you know what the stages of criminal procedure are? According to […]

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:

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.

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.

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:

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Penal Code for the State of Sinaloa stipulates that a person commits a cyber crime if they knowingly and without right:

Individuals have the right to a life free from violence of any kind—psychological, physical, sexual, economic, and patrimonial.

Only if you give authorization can a police officer check the contents of your mobile phone, or the police must present a judicial order indicating that you are suspected of having committed a crime.

There is a judicial and civil system that can help you if you decide to report and seek justice to prevent this from happening again and to stop the perpetrator from continuing to abuse others.

Protection of Rights: The appeal allows for the protection of fundamental rights, ensuring they are respected during the criminal process and preventing potential abuses or violations.

Now, what the general population considers criminal authority may be a) the Public Ministry or b) the Criminal Judge. While there could be others, these are the ones we will address. When an agent of the Public Ministry issues a summons, it can have various purposes, such as collecting a statement as a witness, gathering our statement if we are under investigation, or requesting that we provide some element, document, or information. In any case, failure to attend a summons issued by an agent of the Public Ministry may legally result in a fine, arrest for up to 36 hours, or, in cases of extreme relevance, a request from the Public Ministry agent to the Criminal Judge for the issuance of a presentation or apprehension order against the summoned individual.

The National Citizen Observatory reported that Mexico is now ranked first in kidnappings, with approximately 5 kidnappings occurring each day. The highest numbers are recorded in Reynosa, Cuernavaca, Ciudad Victoria, Morelia, and Villahermosa in the state of Tamaulipas. However, there is also a high percentage of kidnappings in the states of Guerrero, Baja California, Michoacán, and in the Federal District.

Using counterfeit money is a crime that can be punished with a fine and imprisonment of up to 12 years. Therefore, if a person intends to pay with a bill, it is important to check it before completing the transaction. This helps avoid committing a crime if the bill is indeed counterfeit. If the bill is found to be fake, it should be taken to a bank, explaining what happened.

The crime of drug dealing is very common in Mexico, primarily involving the manufacture, preparation, export, import, transportation, or any other form of commercialization of various drugs, such as marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines, crystal, heroin, fentanyl, etc.

Article 342 of the Penal Code: Anyone who intentionally commits any act of mistreatment or cruelty against an animal shall be punished with imprisonment from 3 months to 2 years and a fine of 50 times the daily value of the current Unit of Measurement and Update.

The crime of abuse of authority carries a penalty of 2 to 9 years in prison and up to 400 days’ worth of fines.

If you are under investigation for a crime, the Public Ministry could terminate the investigation in one of the following ways: