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Environmental Crimes

Specialized legal defense before SEPRONA and Environmental Prosecution in ecological crimes.

Criminal Defense in Ecological & Environmental Crimes

Environmental Criminal Law is an area of extremely high technical complexity. Knowing laws isn't enough; one must understand chemistry, biology, and industrial engineering. Art. 325 CP crime punishes who, contravening laws, causes emissions, spills, radiations, extractions or water catchments that may seriously prejudice natural systems balance.

At Alonso Sala we defend companies investigated for spills, farmers accused of illegal water extraction, and individuals in fire cases. Our strategy is based on Party Expert Evidence: scientifically proving action didn't have sufficient entity to be a crime.

FOREST ALERT Forest Fires (Art. 352)

Social pressure on fires leads to extremely harsh penalty requests. Vital to distinguish intent, gross negligence, and fortuitous accident.

Gross Negligence

BBQ or using grinder on banned day. Lesser penalty, but jail possible.

With Danger to Life

If fire approaches houses or people. Penalty: 10 to 20 YEARS prison.

hubAreas of Specialization

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Ecological Crime (Art. 325)

Emissions, spills or extractions causing serious damage to ecosystem. Technical defense for industries and managers.

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Forest Fires

Defense of accused of setting fires in forests. Differentiation between intent (dolo) and gross negligence.

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Animal Abuse

Defense in cases of injury or death to vertebrate animals. New penalties after Penal Code reform.

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Flora & Fauna

Hunting or fishing protected species, illegal trafficking of species, and habitat destruction.

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Preguntas Frecuentes

Not all pollution is crime. Must violate admin regulations AND create 'serious risk' for ecosystem balance or health. If no serious risk, it's just admin fine.
Both can be. Employee for material action, manager for lack of control (omission). Company itself (Legal Person) can also be convicted to millionaire fines or closure.
License is not total shield. If limits violated gravely/clandestinely, still crime. But if license followed, we argue 'prohibition error' or duty fulfillment.
Very high. 10-20 years prison if danger to life (e.g. near houses). If no danger to people, 1-5 years.
YES. Killing domestic animal unjustifiably has 12-24 months prison. Causing injuries requiring vet is also crime.
Serious ones (Art. 325) in 5 years. Very serious (catastrophic risk) in 10 years.
Essential. Chemists for spills, biologists for ecosystem damage, engineers for industrial processes. Without counter-expert, conviction is certain.
Yes. Penal Code foresees temporary (up to 5 years) or permanent closure of company convicted of ecological crime.
Yes, urban planning + environmental crime if affecting protected space. Penalties add up.
When official grants environmental licenses knowing they are illegal or silences serious infractions. We also defend officials.
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Our Defense Strategy

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The Expert Battle

Prosecutor will bring National Toxicology Institute reports. We provide counter-reports from university professors questioning sampling methodology, chain of custody, or real impact valuation.

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Environmental Compliance

If company had effective Crime Prevention Plan, Legal Person can be exempt from criminal liability, even if employee convicted. We prove 'compliance culture'.

Need Immediate and Expert Legal Assistance?

The judicial system is complex and can be relentless. Do not face it alone. We have the experience, technical knowledge, and human resources necessary to fight for you. Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation and start building your defense.

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