Organised Crime Specialist

In organised crime cases, you are not convicted of one offence. You are convicted of two.

For perspective: the sentences stack, they do not replace each other. A major case can end in 15 to 20 years in prison.

If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't wait for the arrest warrant to arrive.

I am Miriam Rosales,

Criminal defence solicitor specialising in organised crime, drug trafficking and complex criminal cases. 90% of my cases involve some element of criminal organisation.

My team includes lawyers who spent over 20 years in law enforcement. They know exactly how these investigations are built — which means they know where the weak points are. That is a genuine advantage, and we use it in every case.

These are the situations I handle:

  • Large-scale investigations with multiple defendants
  • Long-running investigations involving wiretaps and surveillance
  • Police cooperation across different countries
  • Asset freezing and preventive seizure from day one
  • Co-defendants with varying degrees of involvement
  • Cross-border cases involving EU criminal law
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I represent national and international clients at every stage of the proceedings.

01

Police investigation

  • These operations can run for months or years before the first arrest. By the time the warrant comes, the case is already built.
  • If you have any sign that you may be under investigation, contact me before the order comes. There is room to act — but it runs out.
  • My team knows how investigation units work from the inside — which means I know where to look for inconsistencies.
02

Arrest and remand

  • The prosecution will request remand from the outset. In organised crime cases, it is almost automatic.
  • My work starts at the police station: advising you during questioning, attending the hearing before the judge, and fighting to prevent or limit pre-trial detention.
  • I also work from the first day on limiting the scope of any asset freeze.
03

Judicial investigation

  • Investigation proceedings in large organised crime cases can last years. This is where the most room for defence action exists.
  • I challenge telephone intercepts, question whether the criminal organisation classification holds, and work to separate your position from those of the other defendants.
  • If your link to the alleged organisation is peripheral, my goal is to have you excluded from the proceedings before trial.
04

Trial

  • At trial we put the preparation to work: unlawfully obtained evidence, contradictions in the police reports, lack of direct proof of your participation or position in any hierarchy.
  • If the prosecution offers terms worth considering, I will tell you honestly. If we need to fight the case to the end, we will be ready.
  • If there is a conviction, I can stay with you through appeals and prison law.

If you would like me to act as your solicitor, here is how it works:

  1. 1.

    Contact me by phone, WhatsApp or email.

  2. 2.

    I review your case, answer any immediate questions and give you a detailed quote.

  3. 3.

    If you decide to instruct me, we start your defence immediately.

Frequently asked questions

The Spanish Penal Code distinguishes between the two. A criminal organisation requires a hierarchical, stable and permanent structure. A criminal group is more informal and circumstantial. The sentences differ significantly, and securing a reclassification from organisation to group can mean years less in prison. It is one of the first things I assess in every case.

Every case is different, so the fee depends on its complexity and which stage or stages of the proceedings you need representation for. You will always know the cost in advance, with no surprises. That way you only pay for the work you actually need, as the case progresses.

No. My base is on the Costa del Sol, but I act throughout Spain and collaborate on international cases alongside lawyers in other countries.

Yes, at any point in the proceedings. I take care of the entire handover process with your current solicitor so the transition is smooth and does not create any complications for your case.

Where I work

If your case is not in Málaga, I work across the province and the rest of Andalusia: