Law enforcement personnel are required to follow a set of rules and regulations when making an arrest. Sometimes, they tend to use force during detention. Instances like these are not allowed in Mexican law and can lead to the successful release of the detained person. If you think that you’ve been wrongfully arrested, hire a…
Tijuana, Mexico has strict anti-drug policies. Possession of drugs more than the allowed limit results in serious penalties and fines. There is, however, another type of drug offense that can lead to even more severe prosecution: intent to sell. Possessing a controlled drug like weed, marijuana, or cocaine and selling it is a serious Federal…
2021 has been a significant year for cannabis users in Mexico. The government, coupled with the justice system, eased bans on drugs possession and usage. They also released a new set of rules and regulations related to medical marijuana. The government is working efficiently to make medical cannabis available in the market as the Supreme…
After India and China, Mexico is the third-largest emigration country. The Mexico-US border sees a high influx of travelers and immigrants every day. Moreover, migrants from the country generate more than 22.8 Billion USD worth of remittances per year. While immigration is politically, economically, and culturally quite beneficial for a country’s growth, it increases the…
Recently, Mexican authorities took an initiative to distribute over a million copies of a handbook that gave safety tips and tricks to travelers, citizens, and immigrants. The handbook contains all the legal pitfalls that must be avoided. In addition, the handbook makes it clear to travelers that they need to comply with the stringent regulations…
Drug crimes are highly stigmatized, and in a country like Mexico, where the drug crime rate is quite high, they’re punishable with hefty penalties and long-lasting prison sentences. Tijuana is the second-largest city in Mexico and it has always been subjected to a high drug crime rate. From smugglers to large cartels, this city has…
Mexico is presently enduring one of the worst emergencies in terms of illegal drug abuse. The global war on drugs has led to a systematic and low intensity conflict between the US and Mexico. Moreover, statistics show that more than 34 thousand people were killed in Mexico in 2020. Meaning, a person was killed every fifteen minutes, mostly…
There has been a dramatic increase in violent crimes such as homicide, feminicide, and gun violence in Mexico. This upsurge has had adverse effects on the country’s economy, growth, and public—especially the youth. Violence in northern Mexico has contributed to high crime rate, criminal arrests, and threat to security and well-being of citizens. Violent crime…
The ministers of The Supreme Court of Justice in Mexico resolved that those convicted can request early release with the rules of the new National Criminal Enforcement Law, which allows the release of convicts who serve 70 percent of the sentence for malicious crimes, except those related to organized crime, kidnapping and trafficking. of people….
The Mexican criminal law system is comprehensive and has been established and modified to help residents stay safe across the country. If you’re facing federal or state level criminal charges in Tijuana, Mexico, you need to take immediate measures to stop your case from going to trial. A criminal defense lawyer can help you understand the country’s law and…
