Are you aware that drug possession for personal and immediate use is decriminalized in Mexico? In other words, anyone found with cocaine, cannabis, heroin, meth, or LSD won’t face criminal prosecution if the amount is lower than government-mandated limits. While the average joe isn’t likely to know this, criminal defense lawyers do. But why else is…
Individuals who face criminal investigations already have a wide range of worries and concerns about the penalties or fees. If you’ve been charged with any sort of criminal offense, then it’s highly expected that people will question your credibility and reputation, regardless of the outcome. Criminal trials can impact your relationships, credibility, career, salary, and…
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…
A criminal defense lawyer is the person who is responsible for mounting the legal defense of a person convicted of a crime. If you are accused of a crime and arrested by law enforcement authorities, you should first hire a competent and experienced criminal defense lawyer. They will be able to safeguard your rights during court…
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…
