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Offenses against sexual and reproductive integrity
Specialized defense and representation in investigations for offenses of a sexual nature.
The area
Technical and confidential handling of cases of a sexual nature
Offenses against sexual and reproductive integrity often involve complex investigations, protective measures, specialized expert examinations and a significant evidentiary component. Each procedural step requires technical and confidential handling.
At TREU Abogados we conduct the defense of persons under investigation and the representation of victims, ensuring that the proceeding unfolds with strict respect for due process and the guarantees recognized by law.
Every case demands a different strategy. The difference lies not only in knowing the law, but in knowing how to build a theory of the case capable of withstanding every stage of the criminal proceeding.
How we work
How we handle your case
Comprehensive legal analysis
We carry out a complete study of the facts, the available evidence and the procedural situation to identify risks and opportunities and to define the most suitable strategy from the outset.
Procedural strategy design
Every proceeding requires its own planning. We build a solid theory of the case, determine the relevant means of evidence and establish the best legal course to protect our client’s interests.
Ongoing defense and representation
We accompany every stage of the criminal procedure, from the preliminary investigation to the final resolution, providing technical, strategic and results-oriented representation.
Scope of defense
Offenses we handle
In the area of offenses against sexual and reproductive integrity, we take on your defense or representation in these offenses.
Tap any offense to see what it involves and the penalty under the COIP.
Sexual harassment
Requesting sexual acts by taking advantage of a position of power over the victim and threatening to harm them within that relationship. For example, a boss threatening to fire someone, a teacher threatening to fail a student, or a doctor or caregiver using their role. It also applies when done online or through social media.
Penalty: 1 to 5 years in prison; 3 to 5 years if the victim is a minor or has a disability; increased by one third if it causes work, educational or financial harm, or if committed by a public servant.
Art. 166 COIP
Sexual abuse
Performing a sexual act on another person against their will, or forcing them to perform one, without penetration. It is more serious if the victim is under 14, has a disability, cannot resist or suffers permanent harm, and even more so if the victim is under 6.
Penalty: 3 to 5 years in prison; 7 to 10 years if the victim is under 14 or vulnerable; 10 to 13 years if under 6.
Art. 170 COIP
Statutory sexual offense (estupro)
A person over 18 having sexual intercourse with a teenager between 14 and 18 years old, obtained through deception.
Penalty: 1 to 3 years in prison.
Art. 167 COIP
Rape
Penetrating a person of any sex orally, anally or vaginally, or inserting objects or fingers, when violence or threats are used, when the victim is under 14, or when the victim cannot resist. It is more serious if the victim is under 10, suffers permanent harm, or the attacker is someone close to them.
Penalty: 19 to 22 years in prison; 22 years in aggravated cases; 22 to 26 years if the victim dies.
Art. 171 COIP
Frequently asked questions
What clients usually ask us
Does a complaint automatically imply a conviction?
No. It is for the Prosecutor’s Office to prove the existence of the offense and criminal liability through sufficient evidence.
May the victim have a private lawyer during the proceeding?
Yes. Legal representation allows active participation in the proceeding and the exercise of the rights recognized by law.
What should I do if I receive a summons from the Prosecutor’s Office to give a statement?
It is advisable to obtain legal advice before appearing. The statement you give may affect the course of the investigation, so it is important to understand beforehand your rights and the legal implications of each step.
At what stage can a lawyer intervene?
Early intervention is often decisive. Having counsel from the preliminary investigation allows timely strategic decisions, the preservation of evidence and the proper protection of the client’s rights throughout the proceeding.
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