Description
Drug Trafficking Offenses. Volume I
Book Summary
This work offers an exhaustive analysis of the basic offense of drug trafficking, regulated under Article 368 of the Penal Code. The author, Ujala Joshi Jubert, masterfully examines the abundant case law of the Supreme Court, unraveling the dogmatic problems and jurisprudential solutions surrounding this provision. The reader will find a meticulous dissection of each element of the criminal offense, from cultivation to drug possession, making this volume an indispensable reference for legal practice.
What is it about?
The book focuses on a detailed study of Article 368 of the Spanish Penal Code, which criminalizes drug trafficking offenses. Through a primarily jurisprudential approach, the author analyzes numerous Supreme Court rulings to define the content and limits of this criminal offense. Issues such as the interpretation of the nuclear verbs (cultivation, production, trafficking, promotion, aiding, facilitation, and possession), problems of authorship and participation, and mitigating or aggravating circumstances of criminal liability are addressed. The work not only systematizes case law but also offers a critical reflection on prevailing doctrinal lines.
Main Topics
- Dogmatic analysis of the basic offense of drug trafficking (Art. 368 PC).
- Study of Supreme Court case law on each of the elements of the criminal offense.
- Delimitation of typical conduct: cultivation, production, trafficking, promotion, aiding, facilitation, and possession.
- Problems of authorship and participation in drug trafficking offenses.
- Interpretation of specific aggravating and mitigating circumstances.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is intended for legal professionals, especially criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, judges, and magistrates. It is also highly useful for academics and researchers in Criminal Law who wish to delve into the study of case law on drug trafficking. Likewise, it is a valuable tool for advanced law students seeking a rigorous and updated source on this subject matter.
What this book offers
- Access to a systematized analysis of Supreme Court case law regarding Article 368 of the Penal Code.
- Clarity in the exposition of dogmatic problems and the most relevant jurisprudential solutions.
- A practical guide for resolving real cases, by addressing specific factual scenarios.
- In-depth examination of the limits and content of the criminal offense, facilitating legal argumentation.
- A critical and updated view of doctrine and case law on the subject.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Joshi Jubert, Ujala
- Publisher: J.M. Bosch Editor
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
- Collection: CRIMINAL LAW LIBRARY
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: January 1999
- Number of pages: 320
- Weight: 565 g
Editorial Assessment
This work is established as a benchmark in the study of drug trafficking offenses, thanks to its rigorous treatment of Supreme Court case law. The author manages to master an immense amount of jurisprudential material and present it in an orderly and critical manner, making it an essential reference tool for any professional who must deal with cases related to Article 368 of the Penal Code. Its practical approach and analytical depth make it especially valuable for legal argumentation and litigation resolution.