Criminal defence lawyers in the Dominican Republic and Spain

A criminal investigation can affect personal freedom, reputation, professional activity and assets from its earliest stages. Decisions taken before or during the first statement often determine the direction of the proceedings and the evidence that will later be available.

Blanco Abogados directs complex criminal matters in the Dominican Republic and Spain, acting for individuals, executives, companies and victims whose cases require immediate analysis, procedural control and coordination between jurisdictions.

Strategic direction from the earliest stages

We intervene from the moment a complaint, summons, arrest, search or investigation becomes known. The first task is to determine the procedural position of the client, identify the immediate risks and preserve the evidence needed for the defence or prosecution of the case.

Each decision is taken in view of the entire proceeding. Statements, expert evidence, precautionary measures, negotiations and possible trial strategy must follow one coherent legal direction from the outset.

Defence in serious criminal proceedings

We conduct the defence in proceedings involving offences against persons, property, freedom, family relations and the administration of justice, particularly where the seriousness of the allegations or their consequences requires close procedural management.

Our work includes analysing the complaint and investigation file, challenging unsupported allegations, proposing evidence and preparing the client for statements, hearings and trial without reducing the matter to a succession of isolated procedural steps.

Evidence, coercive measures and trial

Criminal proceedings are decided through evidence. We examine witness statements, documents, digital material, expert reports and the legality of investigative measures, identifying contradictions, evidential gaps and information that must be obtained or preserved.

We also act in relation to detention, bail, travel restrictions, restraining orders, searches, seizures and other coercive or protective measures, and conduct the case through the intermediate stage and trial.

Economic and corporate criminal matters

We advise individuals, directors, shareholders and companies in proceedings concerning fraud, misappropriation, breach of trust, money laundering, insolvency-related conduct and other offences linked to business or assets.

These matters frequently require the joint analysis of contracts, corporate records, banking information, accounting evidence and the location of assets. The criminal strategy must therefore be coordinated with any civil, commercial or enforcement proceedings arising from the same facts.

Proceedings with an international dimension

A criminal matter may involve a person, company, asset, witness or piece of evidence located outside the country in which the proceedings are conducted. In such cases, jurisdiction, international judicial cooperation and the practical effects of each decision must be assessed from the beginning.

We coordinate criminal proceedings connected with the Dominican Republic and Spain, including extradition, international arrest warrants, cross-border evidence, asset tracing and the recognition or enforcement of decisions where required.

Freedom, evidence, assets and jurisdictions must be addressed within the same criminal strategy.