How to initiate a criminal procedure in Spain
Who may file a criminal complaint? do I need the assistance of a Spanish lawyer? what is the difference between a criminal complaint and a criminal report?
Criminal court procedures in Spain
In Spain There are different types of criminal procedures, criminal cases shall be conducted to trial attending to the category of criminal or antisocial behavior and to the severity of the misdemeanors or felonies committed.
The Jury
Only certain crimes such as breach of confidence by civil servants, crimes against the environment …shall be tried before a Jury Which cases does the jury try in Spain? what are the egal requirements to become a jury member in Spain? what is the jury selection process?
Under arrest. Other precautionary measures
The precautionary measuresare intended to secure enforceability of the potential judgment in the Spanish criminal proceedings to which these are ancillary. A Spanish Judge may grant protective measures in aid of foreign proceedings.
