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…

With the rise of social media and messaging apps, a common legal problem is also on the rise: online offenses that can constitute crimes against honor. Malicious comments, baseless accusations,…

Warning: contains spoilers from Rocky I and Rocky II. In criminal proceedings, strategy is not showmanship — it is calculation. Unlike civil proceedings, where the plaintiff bears the burden of…

The Carbono Oculto Operation has drawn attention due to the scale of asset and account freezes, but an important side effect needs to be highlighted: it is possible that bona…

PCC infiltration in companies is no longer a theoretical fear; it is a documented reality in Brazil. On August 28, 2025 (Thursday), the country saw a nationwide operation with 1,400 agents, approximately 350 warrants,…

In Brazil a company can be criminally prosecuted and even convicted for environmental crimes. What’s more: this can happen even without any specific director, partner, or employee being held personally…

The practical question is straightforward: in what situations can a spouse’s/partner’s assets be frozen in a criminal case? The answer depends on the marital property regime (partial community, universal community, conventional/mandatory separation, final…

A pretrial asset freeze in Brazilian criminal proceedings exists to secure a useful result: preserve funds for victim compensation and safeguard assets that may later be forfeited. It is necessary — but must not become punishment…

The financial consequences of criminal conviction in Brazil go well beyond imprisonment and sentencing. A final judgment can make the duty to compensate the victim certain and order the forfeiture of instruments, product, and proceeds of…