Police custody
Assistance in police custody
Presence from arrest, control of rights and of the statement.
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Criminal defence · Jávea · Costa Blanca
English-speaking criminal lawyer in Jávea
Local criminal defence, in English, before the courts of Dénia.
Arrest, police custody, roadside check, search or a summons before the judge in Jávea and the Marina Alta? The firm provides English-speaking criminal defence — responsive and complete — before the competent courts of Dénia, around the clock.
In brief. SCJE defends, in English, people under investigation in Jávea and the Marina Alta, before the courts of Dénia. 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.
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Key facts
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Immediate assistance in police custody in Jávea and the Marina Alta.
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Defence in English, before the courts of Dénia.
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Offices in Alicante and Madrid, assistance throughout Spain.
A local defence
Local responsiveness makes the difference. In Jávea, 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 Jávea fall to the courts of Dénia. 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 Jávea
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 Jávea
| 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 Jávea, every hour counts
We act fast and locally. Presence in police custody, technical challenge and negotiation with the prosecutor before the hearing: in Jávea, 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
Courts
Where a case from Jávea is heard
Jávea (Xàbia) belongs to the judicial district (partido judicial) of Dénia. Since Organic Law 1/2025 the former investigating and criminal courts form Sections of the Tribunal de Instancia of Dénia: the Investigation Section deals with arrests, statements as a suspect and precautionary measures, and the Criminal Section tries offences punishable with up to five years of imprisonment. More serious offences and appeals are heard by the Audiencia Provincial of Alicante.
A person arrested in Jávea is held at the Guardia Civil post or the Local Police station in Xàbia, or at the National Police station in Dénia, and must be released or brought before the duty court in Dénia within 72 hours at most (Article 520 of the Criminal Procedure Act). You may designate your own lawyer from the first moment and nothing obliges you to make a statement before that lawyer arrives and has seen the police file.
Fast-track trials for drink-driving, minor assaults or thefts are usually listed before the Criminal Section in Dénia within days or weeks. Private prosecutions by victims of fraud or property offences are filed with the same Investigation Section.
Nearest offices: El Campello (Carrer de Sant Carles, 15, local; Economic Crime and Cybercrime Department) and Alicante (Av. Ansaldo 31, local 16, Playa de San Juan). 24-hour line: 669 30 21 13. English-speaking criminal lawyer in Alicante.
Who we represent
In Jávea and around
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Residents and expatriates
English-speakers living in Jávea and the Marina Alta, 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 Jávea?
Yes. The firm provides criminal defence in Jávea and the Marina Alta, before the courts of Dénia, 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 Jávea, 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.
Provisions cited on this page:
Article 379 of the Spanish Criminal CodeArticle 368 of the Spanish Criminal CodeArticle 234 of the Spanish Criminal CodeArticle 147 of the Spanish Criminal CodeArticle 248 of the Spanish Criminal CodeArticle 245 of the Spanish Criminal CodeSpanish Criminal Code article by article
Article 379 of the Spanish Criminal CodeArticle 368 of the Spanish Criminal CodeArticle 234 of the Spanish Criminal CodeArticle 147 of the Spanish Criminal CodeArticle 248 of the Spanish Criminal CodeArticle 245 of the Spanish Criminal CodeSpanish Criminal Code article by article
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