By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate Spain has a civil law system, meaning that while the police do not act as prosecutors themselves, they play a crucial role in the initiation and support of criminal proceedings. The official prosecutor is the Ministerio Fiscal (Public Prosecutor’s Office), but the police can and do initiate the process that leads to prosecution. 🔍 1.… Read More ⚖️ Can the Police Prosecute in Spain?
⚖️ Appealing a Sentence in Spain: When It Can Backfire in Domestic Violence Cases In the realm of justice, rights must walk hand-in-hand with responsibility.While every defendant has the legal right to appeal a court ruling, exercising that right while simultaneously breaching a restraining order—especially in a domestic violence context—is a dangerous gamble. Rather than opening… Read More Appealing a sentence with dirty hands never ends well
In the eyes of the law, truth matters. But so does accountability. For those dealing with restraining orders in Spain — especially in domestic violence or gender violence cases — it’s crucial to understand that repeated breaches carry serious legal weight. And appealing a sentence, when you’ve already broken the conditions multiple times, doesn’t just fail to help you… It can actually make your… Read More ⚖️ When Appealing a Court Case Can Backfire: Understanding Restraining Order Violations in Spain 🚨
It does all sound guilty. In fact, what you’re describing is more than just someone “bending the truth” or “making a mistake.” It’s a coordinated effort to manipulate the legal system, and in many cases, it edges into the territory of obstruction of justice, perverting the course of justice, and destruction of evidence—all of which are serious legal offenses. Let’s take… Read More Guilty
When a Divorce Process Has Already Started in Spain… Can the Opposing Party File a Separate Petition? In general, no — not for a second divorce. Here’s why: Once a divorce petition is filed and officially admitted by the court, the legal process is underway. Spanish courts do not allow duplicate proceedings for the same cause (in this case, a divorce… Read More “litispedencia”
Regarding the use of evidence in divorce proceedings and the potential inclusion of a third party, such as your spouse’s girlfriend, involves understanding the legal frameworks and practices, which can vary by jurisdiction. 1. Admissibility of Evidence in Divorce Proceedings: Evidence of your spouse’s infidelity, coupled with instances of physical abuse and subsequent abandonment, can… Read More Admissibility of Evidence in Divorce Proceedings
Using family to intimidate the victim is a serious offense in the eyes of the court, and it can have severe legal consequences for the abuser. Intimidation, harassment, or witness tampering—especially when done through family members—is seen as an attempt to obstruct justice. How Courts View Intimidation Through Family What You Can Do ✅ Document Everything – Keep screenshots, call logs, messages,… Read More Witness Tampering(Illegal & Punishable)
Divorce, separation, or any significant personal decision is already challenging, but when a meddling relative starts manipulating the situation—stirring up confusion, creating doubt, and even quoting the law to intimidate you—it adds a whole new level of stress. If you find yourself wondering, Who’s telling the truth? Am I being manipulated? Do they really have legal knowledge, or are they… Read More When a Relative Starts Quoting the Law: Are They Right?
t sounds like the abuser in question is continuing their harassment despite legal boundaries, and in such cases, stronger legal action is not only justified but necessary. If they are violating restraining orders, stalking, withholding finances as a means of coercion, or engaging in continued harassment, then the legal system can and should escalate consequences. What a… Read More What a Judge Can Do for Repeated Violations:
When an abuser repeatedly breaks a restraining order, the legal system takes it very seriously—especially if there is a pattern of ongoing violations. The consequences depend on the laws in the country, but in most places, breaking a restraining order is a criminal offense and can lead to arrest, fines, and even prison time. What Happens When a Restraining… Read More When an abuser repeatedly breaks a restraining order
Linda C J Turner | Trauma Therapist & Emotional Healing Specialist 