Cancellation of criminal records in Spain
What is it?:In Spain, in accordance with article 2 of the Royal Decree 95/2009, of 6th February, which regulates the system of administrative registers to support the Administration of Justice,…
How to make a complaint (denuncia) in Spain
What is a 'denuncia'? A 'denuncia' is a written or verbal complaint to the authorities which informs them of any known fact which may consitute a criminal offence, even if…
Legal conflicts between roommates
In Barcelona and Madrid, high rental prices have led many people to sublet apartments and rent rooms to people with whom they then share their home. This is a good…
Revenge Porn Laws: a Comparative Legal Analysis
The term ‘revenge porn’, also referred to as ‘intentional distribution of non-consensual porn,’ is a form of cyber sexual harassment. It occurs when an ex-partner or even a hacker distributes…
Online Grooming of Children: Risks of the Digital Society
European societies have become increasingly dependent on electronic networks. Nevertheless, the evolution of information communication technology has also lead to the development of criminal activity that is committed online, referred…
Spain on the Move to Reinforce its Legislation on Sexual Assault / Rape – Pinera del Olmo Canals Spanish Lawyers
Spanish Lawyers specializing in sexual crimes all over Spain Legal definitions of ‘rape’ vary according to times and places. However, it is generally defined as forced sexual intercourse without the…
Updates to Mobile Phone Privacy Regulations
In 2018, it is difficult to find someone who does not rely on their phone for both their working and personal life. Given that a phone includes lots of personal…
Drink Driving – An Annual Increase in Cases
Between 2015 and 2016, the number of deaths due to traffic accidents in Spain increased by 7%. Of the victims of road accidents in 2016, 589 were under the influence…
The Dangers Of Date Rape Drugs – Piñera Canals Lawyers
In recent years, internet sites and apps have become the most common places to find a date. However, many people do not consider the use of date rate drugs as a…
Progress in the Battle Against Revenge Porn
Article by Karmen Sinozic The communication between individuals involved in intimate relationships can be of a delicate nature, for example in cases where sexually explicit texts, pictures or videos are…