Every country has a police force whose role is to maintain law and order, safeguard the lives and property of citizens, and crack down on petty and violent crime. However, just like all other institutions, the police force is also likely to have officers who engage in corrupt acts while on duty. While their actions…
It often happens that people are wrongfully convicted of a crime. If you are arrested on suspicion of committing a crime that you did not commit, you may think that cooperating with the police and answering all their questions as truthfully as you can is the best recourse. However, this is unfortunately not the case. Whether…
Being convicted of a crime is a frightening experience even for people. Everyone should be well aware that they have the right to ask for a criminal defense lawyer to be present during police questioning. While the police may ask you to talk, you would be well within your rights to refuse to answer any of…
The Mexican government has partnered with the US government to crack down on the high influx of illegal guns and drugs. As a result, many unsuspecting visitors from the US get arrested on criminal charges while visiting Mexico. Here’s all you need to know about the legal system of Mexico and whether or not you should hire…
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…
