Criminal Lawyer in Portugal

Our criminal lawyers in Portugal can represent you in crimes like fraud, criminal offences, money laundering, domestic abuse, and more. We invite you to read the following lines and find out more about the legal services and representation that can be provided by our Portuguese lawyers in such cases.

Legal advice for drug-related offences

According to the Drug Law in Portugal, individuals found guilty of drug possession and distribution on the market can face fines, bans, and years of imprisonment. Individuals found guilty of the production of narcotics and part of criminal organizations can also face severe penalties. On the other hand, if the charges cannot be proven and there is not enough information in this regard, those involved in such complicated cases can be exempt from charges. However, in order to better understand your situation and to have specialized legal assistance, we recommend that you work with one of our criminal lawyers in Portugal.

Legal representation for money laundering accusations

According to the Criminal Code in Portugal, money laundering is considered a severe offence for which fines and even 12 years of imprisonment or more are imposed. Here is what money laundering can mean:

• money laundering from criminal activities like drug dealing, human trafficking, terrorism, sex related offences, etc.,
• money transfers with an unknown source of provenance,
• illicit gains converted into funds,
• illegally obtained money and/or assets, etc.

If you are faced with such accusations and want legal representation, you can opt for the services offered by our attorneys in Portugal. Our team of criminal lawyers in Portugal will be at your disposal with complete information about your rights, while representing you in the court of law.

We offer legal assistance in domestic violence cases

Our team of criminal lawyers in Portugal can also handle cases of domestic violence and sexual offences. We can provide immediate legal assistance in cases such as:

• sexual abuse,
• emotional abuse leading to domestic violence,
• physical violence,
• harassment and stalking,
• behavior without consent/rape, etc.

Such cases are quite complex, and people in such situations need specialized legal advice, but also psychological support. We invite you to get in touch with our law firm in Portugal and discover the legal services we can offer you in this regard. We also represent our clients in Madeira and the Azores, the autonomous regions of Portugal.

Legal assistance for homicide cases

Our specialists can represent people accused of homicide. Such cases are complex, and those involved require full legal support from a specialist in the field. Here, family members, witnesses who can be represented by our criminal lawyers in Portugal, may also be involved.

Crime statistics for Portugal

Here are the latest statistics on crimes reported in Portugal:

• A 5% reduction in crimes has been registered in Portugal in 2024.
• Around 355,000 crimes were reported in Portugal in 2024, 17,000 fewer than in 2023.
• Over 30,000 domestic violence cases (30,221) were reported in Portugal in 2024.
• The crime rate in Portugal in 2024 was around 33.4 reported crimes per 1,000 inhabitants.

We invite you to learn more about the legal services offered by our criminal lawyers in Portugal. You can contact us if you are facing drug-related offences, financial fraud, litigation, or other such legal issues.