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Criminal Defense Attorney at an Indagatoria Hearing: What to Do When You Receive a Summons
Aug 11, 2026Read →
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Criminal Law·6 min read·18 reads
The Entry into Force of Law 2477 of 2025 and the Extinction of Criminal Liability Through Full Reparation
Law 2477 of 2025 added full reparation as a ground for extinguishing criminal liability; we explain which offenses it covers and how damages are assessed.
Feb 20, 2026Read →
Criminal Law·5 min read·15 reads
Rights of a Detained Person in Colombia: What You Need to Know
From the moment of arrest to the legalization hearing. A practical guide for the accused and their family.
Sep 5, 2025Read →
Criminal Law·7 min read·24 reads
Criminal Liability of Company Directors and Officers in Colombia
When can a CEO, manager, or partner of a company face prison time in Colombia? The most common corporate crimes under Colombian law and how to prevent them.
Sep 1, 2025Read →
Criminal Law·6 min read·25 reads
Cybercrime in Colombia: What It Is and How to Report It
Hacking, online fraud, digital identity theft, and social media extortion. What Law 1273 says, and how to proceed.
Jun 20, 2025Read →
Criminal Law·3 min read·8 reads
Trust and Punishment: The Dilemma of Inadequate Attempt in Criminal Law
An analysis of the inadequate attempt in Colombian criminal law and of how the State's punitive power must be exercised proportionately to preserve public trust.
Jun 18, 2025Read →
Criminal Law·6 min read·17 reads
Domestic Violence in Colombia: How to Report It and What Protection Exists
Protection measures, the criminal process, support pathways, and the rights domestic-violence victims have in Colombia.
Apr 1, 2025Read →
Criminal Law·3 min read·8 reads
Theory of the Case: The Cornerstone of an Effective Criminal Defense
Why the theory of the case is the cornerstone of an effective criminal defense and which aspects of the criminal process it must address.
Jan 21, 2025Read →
Criminal Law·4 min read·29 reads
Subsequently Discovered Evidence in Colombian Criminal Proceedings
Subsequently discovered evidence in Colombian accusatorial criminal proceedings: what it is, what requirements it must meet, and whether its admission should be appealable.
Dec 23, 2024Read →
Criminal Law·3 min read·8 reads
The Crime of Failing to Remit Withheld or Collected Taxes: Key Points
The concept of “white-collar crime” is relatively recent, and it reshaped how Colombia's own criminal policy treats tax offenses.
Dec 3, 2024Read →
Criminal Law·7 min read·18 reads
Disciplinary Proceedings in Colombia: Rights of the Accused and How to Build a Defense
When the Attorney General's Office (Procuraduría) or an agency opens a disciplinary proceeding, how the process works, what sanctions apply, and how to mount a defense.
Jun 15, 2024Read →
Criminal Law·7 min read·15 reads
Asset Forfeiture in Colombia: How It Works and How to Defend Against It
Asset forfeiture (extinción de dominio) lets the State confiscate illegally-sourced assets without a criminal conviction. What triggers the process, its stages, and defense strategies.
Feb 20, 2024Read →
Criminal Law·7 min read·14 reads
Rights of a Detained Person in Colombia: 2026 Guide
Were you or a family member arrested? Know your rights from the very first minute, what the police can and can't do, and the critical 36 hours. Act now.
Jan 18, 2024Read →
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