Lawyer for false accusations of gender violence in Murcia

Criminal defence close to you if you have been falsely accused

If you have been unjustly denounced, I defend you with criminal rigour and the utmost respect for the real victims.

I am Isabel Garre. I have been practising in the courts of Murcia for more than 19 years, defending people who have been unjustly accused. I know what a false accusation means: fear of a criminal record, risk with the custody of your children and a great emotional strain.

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What is a false report in gender-based violence (and what is NOT)?

When you say «I have been falsely accused of abuse», many people think that it refers to any complaint that ends in a file or acquittal. But legally, a false accusation is something very specific, regulated in the Article 456 of the Criminal Code.

✅ A false allegation EN:

  • Specific accusation of a criminal act («he hit me on 15/04 at 7pm»).
  • That fact is completely false
  • Complaint to the competent authority (police station, court).
  • Final judgment recognising the falsity
  • Knowledge of lying

❌ What is NOT false reporting:

  • Archived for lack of evidence (reasonable doubt)
  • Acquittal (not guilty, but he could have believed it)
  • Misinterpretation of facts (two different views)

Law is strict to protect real victims. If it were easy to accuse any unsuccessful case of false reporting, many real women would stop reporting out of fear, many real women would stop reporting out of fear. That is why, when a report IS false, it has to be proven rigorously.

The real impact of a false report on your life

First 24-48 hours

  • Summons to the police station or Duty Courts in Murcia.
  • Possible immediate arrest.
  • Provisional protection order: leaving home.
  • Forced separation from your children from the very beginning.

Criminal impact

  • Risk of criminal record if convicted.
  • Speedy trial in 24-48 hours if there has been an arrest.
  • This procedure can take months or years.
  • Ongoing financial costs and emotional toll.

Family impact

  • Provisional custody in favour of the complainant.
  • Supervised or even suspended visits.
  • Divorce and alimony decisions influenced by the complaint.
  • Getting back to normality with your children takes time.

Social and employment impact

  • Damage to your personal and professional reputation.
  • Special difficulties if you work with children or vulnerable people.
  • Family and friends who are hesitant or distant.
  • Additional problems in accessing jobs, credit or rent.

How do I defend you in Murcia if you have been falsely accused?

My method combines rigorous criminal defence with a global vision of how everything affects your family and your daily life. I work in parallel in criminal and family law so that you can get your life back as soon as possible.

1

Immediate analysis (first 24h)

I review the complaint, the protection order and all initial resolutions. I detect contradictions and locate the first evidence that can help you (messages, witnesses, documents).

2

Assistance at the police station and in court

I accompany you to the police station or to the Duty Courts in Murcia. I prepare a clear and coherent statement with you, avoiding mistakes that could be used against you.

3

Defence evidence and criminal strategy

I collect everything that proves your version: communications, geolocation, witnesses, medical or psychological reports. With this I build a solid defence for filing, acquittal or appeal, depending on the case.

4

Penalty + family: get your life back

I also work on custody, visitation and use of the home. Once the falsehood has been proven, I ask for a review of the measures concerning your children and your home so that everything goes back to normal.

Frequently asked questions about false accusations of gender violence in Murcia

What happens to the protection order if the complaint is false?

Initially, the protection order is maintained because it is a preventive measure. Once we prove in court that the allegation is false, we ask for it to be revoked. That is why it is key to prepare very well for the hearing: it is the moment when the judge sees whether the story holds up or not.

Can I be removed from custody of my children because of a false report?

Yes, many family courts temporarily limit your contact with your children after a report of domestic violence. The good news is that, when we prove falsehoods, we can ask for these measures to be reviewed and for your relationship with your children to be restored.

When can I report a false report?

The usual procedure is to wait for a final decision that makes it clear that the alleged facts did not exist. From there, we will assess whether it meets the requirements of article 456 of the Criminal Code and whether it is worth filing a complaint, taking into account time, costs and your personal situation.

What percentage of reports of gender-based violence are false?

The official data speak of between 2 % and 10 % of accredited false reports. In other words, the vast majority of reports are true. Precisely for this reason, when a report is false and it is proven, the court sees it clearly.

What documents should I bring to the first appointment?

ID card, copy of the complaint, protection order, any summons, and all messages, emails, photos, witnesses and reports that may be relevant. The sooner we collect everything, the more room we will have to prepare your defence well.

Some cases I have followed (anonymised examples)

Each situation is different, but these examples illustrate the type of cases I deal with in Murcia when there is a possible false allegation of gender violence.

Conflictual separation and denunciation to gain advantage

Situation: Couple in the process of separating. One of the parents denounces an aggression that never existed in order to expel the other parent from the home and gain an advantage in the custody of the children.

What we did: We analysed messages and witnesses that proved that there was no aggression. We obtained an acquittal in the criminal proceedings and, with that judgment, we asked for a review of the family measures.

Result: Contact with the children was re-established and a more balanced shared custody arrangement was agreed.

Toxic relationship and whistleblowing as a counter-attack

Situation: Years of relationship with a lot of psychological control. When my client decides to break up, the other party files a complaint for gender violence with no real basis, as a form of pressure.

What we did: We provided psychology reports and testimonies from people close to us that showed who was really in control. It became clear that the complaint was part of a pattern of manipulation.

Result: Termination of criminal proceedings and protective measures so that my client could rebuild his life without threats.

Normalised violence and the divorce process

Situation: Long-standing marriage with normalised episodes of violence. The other party files a complaint exaggerating facts in order to improve her financial position in the divorce.

What we did: We distinguished which facts were real and which were not, focusing the defence on dismantling the false ends. We proposed a family agreement that would avoid endless conflict.

Result: An unfair conviction was avoided, a balanced divorce was achieved and the impact on the children was minimised.

My commitment: to defend the truth and respect real victims

My professional commitment is to the truth and to the rigorous defence of the rights of each person. I defend those who have been unjustly accused of gender violence, because a false accusation can destroy a life.

At the same time, I recognise that the gender violence is a real and serious problem. False allegations are a minority, but they are doubly damaging: to the person reported and also to the real victims, who see their credibility questioned.

That is why my approach is always balanced: I do not question the real victims, , But neither do I allow an innocent person to bear an accusation that does not correspond to him or her. If you are living a situation like this in Murcia, we can talk about it calmly and together we can evaluate the best way to demonstrate the truth.

Do you need immediate help with a false report in Murcia?

Located in the heart of Murcia, I offer a close and humane criminal defence for people unjustly accused of gender violence. We discuss your case calmly and I explain to you, without technicalities, what your real options are.

I normally respond within 15 minutes.