Criminal Law
In criminal matters every hour counts. Fau & Loustau Abogados offers 24-hour legal assistance to detainees at police stations and Civil Guard barracks throughout the Mojacar, Vera and Almeria district, ensuring the detainee's rights are upheld from the very first moment, including the right to an interpreter when dealing with a foreign national.
We take on defence in proceedings for road safety offences, particularly drink-driving and refusal to submit to testing, which are very common in tourist areas such as the Coast of Almeria. We also defend in cases involving injuries, assaults, offences against property, economic crimes and offences against industrial property, always with a strategic approach focused on the best possible outcome for the client.
Our firm acts before the Courts of Instruction and Criminal Courts of Vera, the Courts of Almeria and the Provincial Court, both in defence and as private prosecution. We advise victims of crime on becoming a party to the proceedings, requesting precautionary measures and claiming civil damages arising from the offence.
How we help
- 24-hour assistance for detainees at police stations and Civil Guard barracks
- Defence in drink-driving and road safety offences
- Defence in traffic accidents resulting in injuries
- Proceedings for injuries, assaults and offences against persons
- Defence in property and economic crimes
- Private prosecution on behalf of victims of crime
- Appeals before the Provincial Court
- Assistance for foreign detainees with right to an interpreter
- Fast-track trials before the courts of Vera
- Civil liability claims arising from criminal offences
Our process
Alert and immediate assistance
We attend the police station as soon as we receive the call, assisting the detainee before any statement is made.
Study of the police report
We analyse the police report, the evidence and the witnesses to design the defence strategy.
Investigation phase
We propose procedural steps, statements and expert evidence to strengthen the client's position.
Trial
We represent and defend you at the trial hearing before the competent judge or court.
Appeals and enforcement
We lodge the necessary appeals and manage enforcement of the sentence in the final phase.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if I am detained by the Civil Guard in Mojacar?
Do not make any statement without a solicitor present. You have the right to remain silent, to be informed of the allegations against you and to appoint a solicitor of your choice. If you do not speak Spanish, you have the right to a free interpreter throughout the proceedings.
What is the penalty for drink-driving in Spain?
Driving with a reading exceeding 0.60 mg/l in exhaled air or under manifest influence is a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment of three to six months, a fine or community service, and disqualification from driving for one to four years. Refusal to submit to testing constitutes a separate offence carrying a similar penalty.
I am a foreign national and do not speak Spanish. How are my rights protected?
The law guarantees the right to a free interpreter at all stages of criminal proceedings, from detention through to trial. Our firm regularly works with British and European citizens ensuring they fully understand the process.
Can I become a private prosecutor if I have been a victim of a crime?
Yes. Spanish procedural law allows the victim to become a private prosecutor through a solicitor and procurador, actively participating in the proceedings, proposing evidence and claiming civil damages arising from the offence.
What are fast-track trials?
They are an expedited procedure for certain less serious and flagrant offences, such as drink-driving or minor thefts, which are processed in a very short timeframe before the Court of Instruction. They allow the defendant to accept a sentence with a one-third reduction, which is often advantageous for the client.
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