What Types of Cases Does a Firearms Defense Attorney Help with in Tijuana?
Did you know Tijuana was found to have the highest number of homicides among any Mexican municipality recently? Many of these homicides are carried out by cartels using American-made guns whose targets include rival cartel members, anti-cartel political figures, and even journalists. Mexico’s law enforcement has responded similarly to other South American countries plagued by gun…
A Close Look at Homicide Laws in Mexico
Have you ever heard of the term “homicide”? It’s when one person takes another person’s life irrespective of the circumstances. In other words, homicides can be either intentional (murder) or unintentional (manslaughter). There are also instances in which homicide is justified, like killing an active shooter before they cause further damage. Mexico’s current homicide rate is…
Top 4 Reasons to Hire Criminal Defense Lawyers for Contraband and Bulk Cash Crimes in Tijuana, Mexico
Have you ever heard of the term ‘contraband’? It refers to any item that’s illegal to possess, carry, trade, or produce. Drugs and firearms are two of the most common types of contraband travelers are caught attempting to bring into Mexico. But did you know Mexican authorities also charge travelers bringing in large sums of…
Info graphic: When Do You Need A Criminal Defense Lawyer
It is a simple rule of getting arrested that you request a lawyer to represent you on your behalf. It is your right by law and nothing can change it. Read more to learn what are the instances like such.
What Kind Of Criminal Charges Can Foreigners End Up With In Mexico?
The ratio of Mexican-US border crime has increased significantly in the past few years. This is making it harder for the Mexican government to control the crime rate in Mexico. As a result, foreigners traveling to Tijuana, Mexico, from the US are subjected to strict scrutiny. They have to be wary of several laws, or else they…
Nueva Justicia: How Mexico’s Criminal Justice System Has Evolved Since 2008
Did you know Mexico’s current adversarial criminal justice system has only been around for 14 years? It was introduced to replace the old inquisitorial system that had numerous flaws. Federal authorities, districts, and states in Mexico were given eight years to adapt to the new criminal justice system because it marked a substantial overhaul of the country’s laws…
3 Types of Charges Criminal Defense Lawyers Help With
Have you heard that the number of prisoners in Mexico has grown by almost 25,000 in the last few years? Unfortunately, there are numerous instances of people going to prison in Mexico because they didn’t seek help from a reputable criminal defense lawyer. But what types of charges does a criminal defense attorney help with? Here’s…
A Beginner’s Guide to Cross-border Criminal Activities in Tijuana, Mexico
Did you know experts believe Tijuana’s crime index is currently 71.65 on a 100-point scale? In other words, Tijuana has one of the highest crime rates in Mexico! While major crimes like homicide typically take place in Tijuana’s non-tourist areas, there are also plenty of criminal activities taking place at the US-Mexico border. Ready to…
