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Acquittal in Can Picafort: Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Major Real Estate Case

Can Civil Claims Continue After the Can Picafort Verdict?

Civil compensation claims may still be open after the Supreme Court ruling in Can Picafort.

Published: April 22, 2026
Acquittal in Can Picafort: Supreme Court Overturns Conviction in Major Real Estate Case

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Can civil claims still continue after the Can Picafort criminal verdict was overturned?

Yes, civil claims can still remain open even if a criminal conviction is overturned. In the Can Picafort case, compensation claims filed by residents may still be considered separately. Criminal and civil proceedings follow different legal standards, so one does not always decide the other.

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