Police custody
Assistance in police custody
Presence from arrest, control of rights and of the statement.
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Criminal defence · Novelda · Province of Alicante
English-speaking criminal lawyer in Novelda
Local criminal defence, in English, before the courts of Novelda.
Arrest, police custody, roadside check, search or a summons before the judge in Novelda and the Vinalopó Mitjà? The firm provides English-speaking criminal defence — responsive and complete — before the competent courts of Novelda, around the clock.
In brief. the firm defends, in English, people under investigation in Novelda and the Vinalopó Mitjà, before the courts of Novelda. Police custody, road safety, drugs, theft, assault, fraud and economic offences: full representation, 24/7, from the first hour of custody through to trial and appeals.
Key facts
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Immediate assistance in police custody in Novelda and the Vinalopó Mitjà.
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Defence in English, before the courts of Novelda.
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Offices in Alicante and Madrid, assistance throughout Spain.
A local defence
Local responsiveness makes the difference. In Novelda, the most common cases — roadside checks, flagrant offences, police custody — are often dealt with by fast-track proceedings. Intervening in the first hours can avoid an entry on the criminal record.
We know the competent courts. Cases from Novelda fall to the courts of Novelda. Mastering their practice and deadlines allows every stage of the proceedings to be anticipated.
Representation in English. Residents, expatriates and visitors receive a defence in their own language, from the first questioning to trial, with no loss of information or time.
Our areas
What we defend in Novelda
Art. 379 CP
Drink-driving and road safety
Positive test, refusal to test, driving without a licence.
Art. 368 CP
Drug offences
Possession, cultivation or trafficking: specialised defence.
Art. 234-241 CP
Theft and burglary
Theft, robbery with violence or burglary: challenge and defence.
Art. 147-153 CP
Assault
Bodily harm, domestic violence, threats.
Art. 248 CP
Fraud
Fraud, online fraud and breach of trust.
Art. 245 CP
Squatting (okupación)
Illegal occupation of a property: eviction and criminal defence.
Business
Economic offences
Property offences and business crime for directors.
Procedure
Fast-track proceedings
Juicio rápido: negotiation and defence before the judge.
Areas and frameworks
Our work in Novelda
| Area | Legal basis | Framework | Intervention |
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| Police custody | Art. 520 LECrim | 72 hours maximum | Immediate assistance |
| Road safety | Art. 379-385 CP | Fast-track | Challenge to the test |
| Drug offences | Art. 368-370 CP | 1 – 6 years | Specialised defence |
| Theft and burglary | Art. 234-241 CP | Prison or fine | Challenge to the evidence |
| Assault | Art. 147-153 CP | Prison or fine | Defence and protection |
| Fraud | Art. 248-251 CP | 6 months – 6 years | Tracing and defence |
| Squatting | Art. 245 CP | Fine or prison | Eviction and defence |
| Fast-track | LECrim | A few days | Negotiation with the prosecutor |
Indicative elements. Frameworks vary with the facts and circumstances. This overview does not replace a lawyer’s analysis.
Our difference
In Novelda, every hour counts
We act fast and locally. Presence in police custody, technical challenge and negotiation with the prosecutor before the hearing: in Novelda, the speed of the defence often decides the outcome.
A rigorous method of analysis. Checking the regularity of the acts, the evidence and the deadlines: we systematically seek nullity, requalification or the most favourable mitigation.
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Immediate assistance in police custody, day and night
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Technical challenge to the evidence and the checks
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Negotiating a favourable plea with the prosecutor
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Full defence, from the first act through to appeals
How we act
A structured defence at every stage
Phase 01
Arrest and police custody
Phase 02
Summons and investigation
Phase 03
Negotiation or trial preparation
Phase 04
Judgment and appeals
Who we represent
In Novelda and around
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Residents and expatriates
English-speakers living in Novelda and the Vinalopó Mitjà, facing criminal proceedings.
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Tourists
Visitors on the Costa Blanca arrested far from home.
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Businesses
Local directors and companies exposed to criminal proceedings.
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People under arrest
Anyone held in police custody or summoned before the judge.
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FAQ
What you should know
Do you act directly in Novelda?
Yes. The firm provides criminal defence in Novelda and the Vinalopó Mitjà, before the courts of Novelda, with 24/7 assistance.
Do you speak English?
Yes. The defence is conducted in English, from police custody to trial, for residents and visitors alike.
What should I do if held in police custody?
Make no statement without a lawyer and demand immediate assistance. Contact the firm, reachable at any hour.
How long can police custody last?
In principle up to 72 hours before being brought before the judge or released.
Can I avoid a criminal record?
Often, with early intervention: challenge to the check, negotiation or requalification, especially in fast-track proceedings.
How can I reach you?
The firm is available 24/7 in Novelda, on the Costa Blanca and throughout Spain.
Speak to a criminal lawyer
In a fast-track case, the days you have are the case.
Criminal defence in English before the courts of Alicante and the rest of Spain, for residents and for visitors who have flown home.
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