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Police extortion has become an epidemic  for most countries struggling with the issue of racial profiling. The  Transparency International’s Advocacy and Legal Advice Centres (ALAC)  have received more than 1500 complaints, including some related to police and military extortion, since January 2020.   Mexico is a hub of drug wars  and organized crime. Many of its police departments are actively involved in extortion, with a wide range of factors contributing to this practice’s longevity. The primary reason why police continue to extort Mexican citizens is that they’re at no risk of being charged for it. In fact, the prosecution is highly like to grant such authorities  immunity against such a crime . “Mexico’s police forces are infamous for their corruption, their use of torture and violence, and their ties to organized crime,” said  José Miguel Vivanco , America's director at Human Rights Watch. “These protests, which echo the global wave of outrage s...

One of the most challenging times of one’s life is being charged with a crime and not knowing what to do. With multiple investigations, interrogations, and the dirty game of accusations, it can be a massive struggle to make wise choices when accused of a federal or state crime.   Fortunately,  criminal defense attorneys can be lifesavers  in such circumstances by representing and defending you to keep you out of legal trouble. If you aren’t sure whether you need a criminal defense attorney for your case in Tijuana, Mexico , here are a few signs you should appoint one immediately. You’ve Been Arrested You’re most likely to encounter multiple legal complications as soon as the police take you into custody or arrest you for an alleged crime. A criminal defense attorney has sufficient knowledge and expertise to break down the legal procedure for you. Being arrested doesn’t  prove you guilty . However, being convicted is a crucial indicator of you being eventually charged...