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We represent you in any criminal proceedings in Ibiza, from filing a criminal complaint or starting a private prosecution to defending you in a fast-track trial or against an extradition order. We also handle the cancellation of your criminal record once the legal time limits have passed. We review your case from the first call and explain your real options.
A criminal case is largely decided by the steps taken at the beginning. The statement to the police or the court, the choice between filing a complaint and bringing a private prosecution, and whether or not to accept a plea agreement in a fast-track trial all shape the final outcome. A criminal record that is still active can also close doors for years, with an effect on employment, residence and citizenship. Planning the proceedings in good time protects your rights and avoids mistakes that cannot be undone later.
«Many of the problems we see in criminal cases come from decisions made without legal advice in the first hours. A good strategy starts before you make a statement.»
FORTE ABOGADOS • CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS AND CRIMINAL RECORD
We process the cancellation of your criminal record with the Central Criminal Records Registry once the legal time limits have passed. We check when the period starts to run, confirm that the sentence and the civil liability have been settled, and submit the application with complete documentation.
We draft and file your complaint or private prosecution when you have been the victim of a crime, or we defend you if you have been reported. We explain which route suits your case and how much control you will have over the investigation in each.
We defend you in a fast-track trial, a procedure that is resolved within days and leaves little room for improvisation. From the first moment we assess whether it is better to defend yourself at trial or to accept a plea agreement with a reduced sentence.
We defend you when another country requests your surrender through extradition or a European arrest warrant. These proceedings are handled before the Spanish National High Court with very short deadlines, and having a lawyer from the moment of arrest is decisive.
The period ranges from 6 months to 10 years depending on the sentence. It runs from the date the sentence has been fully served, including civil liability, and it requires a formal application to the Ministry of Justice.
A criminal complaint reports a fact without making you a party to the case. A private prosecution places you as the accusing party from the start, with a lawyer and a court representative, and gives you more control over the investigation.
It is a shortened procedure for crimes caught in the act or with a simple investigation, such as certain drink driving or theft cases. It is resolved within days, so having a defence from the very first moment is key.
A European arrest warrant applies between EU countries and follows a faster court process. Extradition is used with countries outside the EU and, in Spain, the Government makes the final decision.
Yes. An active criminal record can lead to a refusal, so it is best to cancel it before starting the application.
The trust of those who have already worked with us is the best reference for how we handle each case: with commitment, honesty and direct attention from the very first contact.
