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Protocol for action when arrested in Mexico (first 48 hours)

When a person is arrested in Mexico, they will be sent to the public prosecutor’s office for the first 48 hours. During this time, the decisions you make will be like the decision the doctor makes in the emergency room. Every hour and every movement can represent your freedom, or your imprisonment.Follow the steps in […]

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Arrest guide at Tijuana land customs: Action protocol

Firearms inside your vehicle (even with a permit to carry issued by the sheriff), marijuana or drugs for personal use, money or checks for more than $30,000 dollars or entry of merchandise of $30,000 dollars or more without paying the taxes established by the Mexican laws. These are the most common problems that American citizens

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How can I know if I have an arrest warrant before being arrested in Mexico?

Finding out that you probably have an active arrest warrant in Mexico will always be a stressful process in your life, not knowing if the police will be looking for you when you are with your family, at work or when entering Mexico from any of its customs. In this article you will find everything

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Bail in Mexico

Bail in Mexico, what it is, requirements, crimes in which it applies, people to whom it applies.

Bail in the Mexican criminal process, often called “bail” in Spanish, is a term that is now legally known as “precautionary measures” consists of mandates that the criminal judge imposes on people to carry out their process in freedom, these measures They are imposed depending on the type of crime, and the particular circumstances of

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Traveling to Mexico with Firearms: What You Need to Know

Traveling to Mexico with Firearms? The arrest of Americans for carrying firearms when entering Mexico is the most common crime and it happens every day in Mexican customs and airports. This problem is a harsh reality for American families who have seen the need to hire lawyers to free their loved ones from these situations,

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How do I know if I have an arrest warrant in Tijuana?

Arrest warrant? When entering Tijuana from the United States, either through customs or through the airport, it is possible that you could be arrested if you committed a crime and are investigated by the prosecution, however it is very important that you first know everything about the arrest warrant. the most common crimes for which

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Is the consumption of drugs for personal use legal in Tijuana and Mexicali?

Some drugs in Tijuana and Mexicali are legal to consume for personal use, If you want to know more about criminal risks for drug-related crimes, read this guide, however it is very important to point out that there is a very specific list of them as well as the maximum that you can have with

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Bail in Mexico

The criminal justice process in Mexico

Criminal justice process in Mexico Since the implementation of the accusatory penal system in Mexico due to the reforms presented by Congress in 2008, gradually the states of the Mexican Republic and the Federation have been reforming their laws in order to comply with this constitutional obligation and that no later than June 18, 2016 throughout

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