Criminal Jurisdiction
When a person faces a criminal investigation, a judicial procedure or a potential criminal charge, the consequences can affect their freedom, reputation and assets very directly. Arrests, searches, official summons or accusations by the Public Prosecutor are situations in which specialist criminal‑law representation is essential.
On the Balearic Islands, the team at Feliu Bellapart Abogados represents clients before the investigating and criminal courts of Palma de Mallorca, as well as before the Provincial Court of the Balearic Islands. We defend their rights throughout every stage of the criminal process, both in relation to police action and to private or Public‑Prosecutor accusations, ensuring rigorous, technically sound and effective defence.
Assistance from the outset of the procedure
Effective criminal‑law defence begins with the first steps in the case. The firm supports clients in police statements, investigative acts, judicial summons and appearances before the investigating court.
Early assistance allows the strategy to be properly shaped and ensures that the client’s rights are fully respected.
Defence and private prosecution at trial
Feliu Bellapart Abogados acts in proceedings involving property, economic and corporate crimes, offences against persons or road‑safety‑related offences.
The firm acts both in defence of suspects or defendants and as representative of victims exercising a private prosecution.
Trial preparation is carried out with a technical, thorough and results‑oriented approach aimed at achieving the best possible outcome for the client.
Appeals and higher‑instance proceedings
The team also takes the lead in legal representation on appeals against judicial orders and judgments, acting before the Provincial Court or other competent bodies. Challenging or defending decisions requires a meticulous analysis of the procedural history and the assessment of the evidence, together with solid legal argumentation.
Personalised and confidential attention
Criminal‑law representation demands closeness, clarity and absolute confidentiality. Each case is examined individually, with constant communication with the client and maximum diligence at every stage of the process.
At Feliu Bellapart Abogados we act with determination and discretion in all types of criminal proceedings.
We guarantee technically sound and committed defence
Frequently asked questions about criminal jurisdiction in the Balearic Islands and in Spain
Whenever you are summoned for questioning, investigated for a criminal offence, arrested or receive any notification related to a criminal case.
Legal advice from the outset can be decisive for the outcome of the case.
A person under investigation is someone subject to investigative acts during the preliminary‑investigation stage. A person formally charged is someone who, after that stage, faces a formal indictment and a trial.
In both stages, legal representation is essential.
Yes. Every person has the right to be assisted by a lawyer during any statement before the police or the Guardia Civil, including before appearing before the court.
You may bring a private prosecution. This allows you to participate in the proceedings, submit evidence and request penalties and civil‑law liability.
Feliu Bellapart Abogados will support you at every stage to ensure effective protection of your interests.
Yes. In most cases, sentences and certain judicial orders can be appealed before the Provincial Court.
Analysing the trial and the evidence is key to building a solid appeal.
Unjustified non‑appearance can lead to sanctions and even an arrest warrant. It is important to attend, or to inform the court in advance if there is a justified reason preventing attendance.
Yes. Communications between lawyer and client are protected by legal‑professional privilege and are treated with absolute confidentiality.