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Criminal Defense & Corporate Compliance in Costa Rica

Criminal Lawyers in Costa Rica

Corporate Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime & Risk Prevention.

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Corporate Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime & Risk Prevention

In today’s regulatory environment, criminal liability is no longer limited to individuals. Companies, directors, managers, and employees may face serious criminal exposure arising from corporate operations.

At BGA Abogados, our Criminal Defense and Corporate Compliance practice focuses on the prevention, containment, and strategic resolution of criminal risk in Costa Rica.

We represent companies and individuals in complex criminal matters, including white collar crime, financial investigations, environmental offenses, cybercrime, and cases involving immediate arrest under Costa Rica’s “flagrancy” criminal procedure system.

When criminal risk arises, rapid and strategic legal action is critical.

Gabriela Arias, abogada penalista.

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Criminal Law in Costa Rica – Corporate & Individual Defense

Criminal Law in Costa Rica encompasses both corporate criminal liability and serious individual criminal offenses. Our firm provides comprehensive criminal defense representation in complex, high-risk cases involving financial crimes, violent offenses, and sensitive criminal allegations.

Corporate & White Collar Crimes

Corporate Criminal Law addresses crimes allegedly committed within business, financial, or institutional contexts, including:

  • Fraud and financial crimes
  • Embezzlement and breach of trust
  • Tax-related criminal investigations
  • Environmental crimes
  • Public health violations
  • Cybercrime and digital fraud
  • Intellectual property offenses
  • Money laundering investigations
  • Corporate corruption and abuse of authority

These cases often involve regulatory authorities, financial institutions, and multi-agency investigations requiring strategic defense from the earliest stage.

Serious Criminal Offenses & High-Exposure Defense

Our criminal defense practice also represents individuals facing serious criminal charges, including:

  • Homicide and aggravated homicide

  • Sexual offenses and crimes against sexual integrity

  • Domestic violence and aggravated assault

  • Drug trafficking and narcotics-related crimes

  • Organized crime allegations

  • Weapons offenses

  • Kidnapping and unlawful detention

  • Human trafficking investigations

  • Crimes against minors

These matters demand immediate legal intervention, advanced evidentiary strategy, and rigorous procedural defense.

Immediate Intervention & Crisis Defense

We provide rapid legal representation in:

  • Arrest and detention scenarios

  • Flagrancy proceedings (immediate arrest cases)

  • Search and seizure operations

  • Prosecutorial investigations

  • Pre-trial hearings

  • Criminal trials before Costa Rican courts

Our criminal defense strategy integrates procedural precision, forensic evidence analysis, constitutional guarantees, and crisis management to protect both personal liberty and professional reputation.

In criminal matters, early strategic action can decisively influence the outcome of a case.

Who Needs a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Costa Rica?

Our services are essential for:

  • Corporations facing criminal investigations

  • Directors and executives exposed to personal liability

  • Compliance officers and legal representatives

  • Foreign investors operating in Costa Rica

  • Individuals accused of economic or corporate crimes

In high-risk situations, early legal intervention can significantly alter the trajectory of a case.

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Corporate Compliance & Criminal Risk Prevention

At BGA Abogados, criminal defense does not begin in the courtroom. It begins with prevention.

We design and implement Corporate Compliance Programs in Costa Rica to minimize criminal exposure and demonstrate due diligence in the event of regulatory scrutiny.

An effective compliance program can reduce legal risk, protect executives, and strengthen corporate governance.

Our Compliance & Risk Prevention Strategy

Legal Audits & Internal Controls

We conduct comprehensive legal audits to identify vulnerabilities within corporate operations. We design and implement internal control systems aimed at preventing fraud, regulatory violations, and criminal exposure.

Training & Corporate Culture

We develop internal training programs for executives and employees focused on regulatory compliance, ethical standards, and criminal risk awareness.

A culture of integrity is the strongest preventive defense.

Risk Assessment & Ongoing Legal Advisory

We provide customized risk assessments aligned with each company’s operational profile and industry. Continuous advisory ensures adaptation to evolving regulatory environments.

Whistleblower Channels & Response Protocols

We establish secure and confidential reporting mechanisms to detect suspicious conduct early and activate structured response protocols when necessary.

Rapid internal action can prevent criminal escalation.

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Crisis Containment & Strategic Criminal Defense

When a criminal investigation is initiated, reputational and operational damage can be immediate.

Our firm provides:

  • Strategic defense during criminal investigations

  • Representation during arrest and detention proceedings

  • Defense in flagrancy cases (immediate arrest situations)

  • Negotiation with prosecutors when legally appropriate

  • Trial representation before Costa Rican Criminal Courts

We focus not only on legal defense, but also on protecting business continuity and corporate reputation.

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Why Choose BGA Abogados for Criminal Defense & Compliance?

Because corporate criminal exposure requires more than traditional litigation. It demands:

  • Strategic crisis management

  • Preventive compliance architecture

  • Immediate procedural action

  • Protection of executive liability

  • Reputational risk control

Our integrated approach to criminal law and compliance reflects our commitment to prevention, containment, and effective resolution of high-risk legal scenarios.

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Do You Need a Criminal Defense or Compliance Lawyer in Costa Rica?

If your company is under investigation, if you face criminal charges, or if you seek to implement a corporate compliance program in Costa Rica, our legal team provides confidential, strategic, and technically rigorous representation.

Criminal risk should not be underestimated. It must be anticipated and professionally managed.

Contact us today for a confidential consultation with experienced Criminal Defense and Corporate Compliance Lawyers in Costa Rica.