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Drug Offences: When Strategy Is Everything in Criminal Defence
Drug-related offences are among the most complex proceedings in criminal law. In this […]
“Jail” and “Prison” Are Not the Same: A Key Difference in the U.S. Criminal System
When talking about deprivation of liberty, in Spain we use terms such as jail, prison or correctional facility interchangeably. […]
Can a Judge Be 100% Impartial? How Objectivity Is Guaranteed in the Justice System
One of the most common questions when discussing justice is whether a judge can be completely impartial. Does their […]
Case Law: Not Written Law, Yet Capable of Changing Everything
When people talk about law, many tend to think only of statutes, codes and written rules. However, there is an element […]
Alcohol or Drugs as a Mitigating Factor? Not Every Type of Use Qualifies in Criminal Law
One of the most common questions in criminal law is whether committing an offence under the influence of alcohol […]
Does the Law Apply to Everyone? When It Doesn’t, It Ceases to Be Justice.
One of the fundamental pillars of the rule of law is equality before the law. The rule is clear: the law must be applied to […]
Prisons in Europe vs. the United States: Punish or Transform?
The penitentiary system reflects a society’s view of justice, punishment, and second chances. That is why
Does Prison Serve to Reintegrate? The Reality of the Road Back to Freedom
The function of a prison system should not be limited to punishment. The law recognizes that deprivation of liberty [...]
Love in Prison: An Invisible but Very Human Reality
Love in penitentiary centers is a subject that is rarely discussed, yet it is part of everyday reality.