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A criminal lawyer in Mexico charges: initial consultation $50–150 USD, simple defense $1,250–4,000 USD, and serious cases $5,000–25,000+ USD. For federal crimes or drug trafficking, fees can reach $15,000–50,000+ USD.
Yes, it’s worth hiring one: a specialized attorney can reduce sentences by 50–80%, avoid preventive detention, and negotiate plea deals. Without one, you risk years in prison. Compare experienced criminal attorneys at AbogadoMex.mx.
NO, you cannot go to jail for civil debts (credit cards, bank loans, personal credits). BUT YES for: bounced checks (criminal offense), unpaid alimony, tax fraud, or defraudation.
If accused of “fraud”, you need an URGENT criminal lawyer: the difference between a civil debt and a criminal offense can cost you your freedom. Get immediate consultation at AbogadoMex.mx if you received summons from the prosecutor or a criminal court.
If detained by police:
Yes, you need a criminal lawyer immediately if accused of a crime. Defense from the first moment can prevent preventive detention. At AbogadoMex.mx, you can connect with criminal attorneys 24/7 for emergencies across Mexico.
She was detained for allegedly taking part — indirectly — in the attempt to dissolve Peru’s Congress in 2022. Prosecutors claim she knew about President Pedro Castillo’s plans and failed to report them, which could amount to conspiracy.
She faces rebellion and conspiracy charges — legal categories that punish any attempt or collaboration to alter the constitutional order, even without directly executing the act.
So far, no direct proof has been made public. The case relies on circumstantial evidence and testimonies, leaving room for both legal and political debate.
Betssy Chávez could face several years in prison, political disqualification, and a major precedent expanding criminal responsibility for public officials who fail to act.
It shows that the boundary between justice and politics remains fragile. Governments must ensure impartial trials and avoid turning criminal law into a political weapon.
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