Lucchesi Advocacia Blog
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Bets, Influencers, and Money Laundering.
The online betting market is experiencing an unprecedented boom in Brazil. The regulation of bets under Law No. 14,790/2023 consolidated a sector that moves billions of reais annually and has…
+ learn moreREDE Ibero-Americana de Advocacia Criminal: what it is and Lucchesi Advocacia’s role
We are part of the REDE Lucchesi Advocacia is part of the REDE Ibero-Americana de Advocacia Criminal. It is not a symbolic affiliation but an alliance of law firms focused…
+ learn moreThe Role of the Victim as a Private Prosecutor
The private prosecutor, also known as the assistant to the Public Prosecutor, is the figure that allows the victim or their relatives to actively participate in the criminal process, contributing…
+ learn morePrincipled negotiation in criminal cases: 5 costly mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Negotiating by positions means trying to impose a result (“with confession” / “without confession”) and calling it a win when the other side gives in. Negotiating by principles — the…
+ learn morePlea negotiation in Brazil: when it makes sense to accept a deal
Criminal negotiation in Brazil is no longer an exception. Since Law 9.099/1995 opened room for civil composition, penal transaction, and suspended prosecution, the topic has matured and gained new scale…
+ learn moreEnvironmental Licensing Fraud in Paraná: Who Could Be Targeted by the Investigation?Fraudes em Licenciamentos Ambientais no Paraná: quem pode ser alcançado pela investigação?
Exactly one week ago, investigations conducted by the Civil Police of Paraná (PCPR) led to the preventive arrest of an environmental engineer suspected of falsifying environmental licenses and exemptions in…
+ learn moreUnderstanding the Maria da Penha Law
The Maria da Penha Law (Law No. 11,340/2006) is considered one of the greatest legislative advances in combating domestic and family violence against women in Brazil. Created to protect victims…
+ learn moreWho can be a witness in Brazilian criminal cases? (and why it matters from day one)
Who can be a witness in Brazilian criminal cases? Quick guide to who to call, deadlines and credibility to build a strategic list and strengthen the hearing.
+ learn moreCan I be arrested just for being a company partner? The short answer — and why it’s not enough
The question “can I be arrested just for being a company partner (shareholder/director/board member)?” often arises when an investigation hits the company. The answer should be “no” because Brazilian Criminal Law is grounded in subjective…
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