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Arrest Is Not the Same as a Conviction in Mallorca

An arrest in Mallorca is not a conviction. The courts must still review the evidence and hear the defence.

Published: April 22, 2026
Major Raid in Palma: What the Searches of Law Firms Mean for the Island

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Can people be arrested in Mallorca without being found guilty?

Yes. In Mallorca, as in the rest of Spain, an arrest only means that someone is being held while investigators and the courts examine evidence. A conviction comes later, if the judiciary decides there is enough proof and the defence has had the chance to respond.

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