In our legal system, the old misdemeanour trials are the new minor offences, although they have some differences.

The first distinguishing feature between minor offences and misdemeanour trials is that the former involve the generation of a criminal record, something that was not contemplated with misdemeanour trials.

So, what are minor offences?

At González Sánchez & Partners we would like to provide you with a list of what could constitute a misdemeanour:

• Theft for an amount of less than 400€.
• Distraction of water with a utility of less than 400€.
• Fraud for an amount of less than 400€.
• Theft of one’s own movable property
• Alteration of boundaries with a utility of less than 400€.
• Unfair administration with damages of less than 400€.
• Damages for an amount of less than 400€.
• Misappropriation of securities, effects or money for an amount of less than 400€.
• Misappropriation of other people’s movable property for an amount of less than 400€.
• Fraudulent use of gas, telecommunications, electricity or water for an amount of less than 400€.
• Use of counterfeit currency for an amount of less than 400€.
• Misuse of another person’s telecommunications for damages of less than 400€.
• Use of counterfeit postage stamps or their distribution for amounts of less than 400€.
• Minor threats
• Minor injuries
• Minor coercion
• Beating or mistreatment of work
• Misuse of uniforms or official insignia
• Trespassing offence
• Occupation of property

Some of the offences on this list can lead, in addition to fines, to prison sentences. At González Sanchez & Partners we can help you. Contact us and we will give you a personalised service.