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Crimes Against Honor & Dignity

8 articles on crimes against honor & dignity: penalties, case law and defense strategy. See the practice area →

Delitos contra el Honor

The Offence of Insults: Articles 208 to 210 CP, Penalties and Defence

Article 208 CP defines an insult as an expression that harms another person's dignity. Only serious insults are crimes. Penalties, online insults and defence.

June 17, 2026
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Delitos contra el Honor

Slander as a Criminal Offence (Art. 205 CP): Penalties and Defence

What slander is under Arts. 205-207 CP: falsely imputing a crime, penalties with and without publicity, the exceptio veritatis and how it is defended.

June 17, 2026
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Slander

Slander and Insults on Social Media: Defence

Posting a false accusation or a serious insult online can be a crime. The difference between slander and insult, penalties and defence strategy.

May 30, 2026
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Criminal Defence

Criminal Defence for High-Profile Individuals

When the suspect is an executive, athlete or public figure, the reputational risk runs alongside the criminal one. How the defence is coordinated.

May 24, 2026
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Offences Against Honour

Slander and Insult: Differences, Penalties and Defence ▷ 2026 Guide

Accused of slander or insult? We explain the difference between these offences, the exceptio veritatis, the penalties and the most effective defence…

March 4, 2026
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Hate Crimes

Hate Crimes and Discrimination: Criminal Defence Guide 2026

Accused of a hate crime? We explain what conduct is punishable, the aggravating factor of Art.

March 4, 2026
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Identity Theft

Identity Theft: 2026 Guide (Social Media and ID Documents)

Is it an offence to create a fake profile on Instagram or Facebook? What happens if someone uses my ID document? We analyse Art.

February 5, 2026
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Freedom of Expression

Hate Crimes on Social Media: Where is the Limit?

When does a tweet cross the criminal line? We analyse Art. 510 CP and recent jurisprudence on digital hate speech.

December 21, 2025
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