Criminal law
24
Sep
Many people in the Dominican Republic receive a summons from the Prosecutor’s Office and have no clear understanding of what it means. However, receiving a summons should not be a cause for fear, as with proper legal assistance, one can adequately defend themselves. As a law firm, we offer comprehensive legal support and representation before Prosecutor’s Offices […]
20
Aug
Theft and fraud in the Dominican Republic are property crimes that affect thousands of Dominicans every year. Both can lead to prison sentences, fines, and compensation, but what differentiates them and how are they punished under Dominican law? In the criminal justice system of the Dominican Republic, it cannot be stated without a doubt that fraud or […]
20
Aug
Homicides in the Dominican Republic are regulated in articles 295 et seq. of the Criminal Code. According to the law, indirect victims, that is, the relatives of the deceased, in a criminal proceeding for homicide, are guaranteed the right to participate in all stages of the criminal process. Indirect victims can receive legal assistance from a private […]
19
Aug
Data protection in the Dominican Republic
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Data protection in the Dominican Republic, as well as in the rest of the world, is an increasingly relevant issue in the digital age. With increasing connectivity and the constant cross-border exchange of information, the digital environment has given rise to uncertainty and potential violations of a range of rights that were previously well protected, such as the […]
14
Aug
Cyberbullying in the Dominican Republic
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Nowadays, with the widespread use of social media, instant messaging, and other online platforms, new methods of criminal behavior have emerged, one of them being cyberbullying. Since cyberbullying is a criminal offense with real consequences, it must not be taken lightly. It is a sensitive and highly relevant issue in the society we live in today, […]
08
Feb
Cybercrime, such as scams and extortion, has been on the rise for some time, this happens as a result of a society where technology plays a very important role. Although we do not realize it, many times these technologies facilitate and provide a habitual way for the perpetration of crime and even generate new types of infractions, […]
06
Feb
Travel ban in the Dominican Republic
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A Travel Ban in the Dominican Republic may apply for both Dominicans and foreign nationals and is nothing more than a restriction from leaving the country. This restriction may be issued by court order at the request of one of the parties involved in the proceedings. What are the reasons why a Travel Ban would be implemented in […]