How a case moves

Investigation → charges by prosecutors → initial hearings → trial or alternative resolution → appeals. Federal and state courts handle different crimes; amparos protect constitutional rights.

Where to read primary records

Look for court notices, prosecutor bulletins, and human rights commission reports. When decisions set precedent, we link to the ruling and translate key points in plain language.

What rulings change

Sentences, evidence standards, or interpretations can reset how similar cases proceed nationwide. Prison conditions and pre-trial detention decisions affect thousands beyond a headline case.

Reader takeaway

A single ruling can be narrow or sweeping; we explain the scope and who it affects.