Reasons why Corinthians should not suspend Robson Bambu

Fernanda Tórtima and Maíra Fernandes evaluate the public exposure of individuals accused of sexual crimes before the authorities responsible for criminal prosecution have reached a conclusion that there is minimal evidence of a crime.

UOL | Mai 2022

To continue investigating individuals accused of alleged irregularities involving Petrobras, the “Lava Jato” prosecutors in Paraná interpreted a decision to share evidence as if it were a declination of jurisdiction by the Supreme Federal Court (STF).

Consultor Jurídico | Mar 2022

Fernanda Tórtima comments on the case of the Italian volleyball player who fell for a “sentimental fraud”

A scam is not specifically typified in our Penal Code, and deceiving someone into believing in false feelings is not a crime, asserts Fernanda.

Metrópoles | Nov 2021

Fernanda Tórtima was elected as an alternate federal counselor in the new management of OAB-RJ

A partner at Bidino & Tórtima Advogados will take part in the administration of the re-elected president Luciano Bandeira.

UOL | Nov 2021

The CBF case shows the emergence of ‘cancellation’ in legal environments

Fernanda Tórtima and Wladimyr Camargos analyze the removal of Rogério Caboclo from the presidency of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). The decision was made without ensuring full rights to a defense, thereby disregarding the Federal Constitution.

Folha de S.Paulo | Jul 2021

Collaboration, corroboration, and spontaneity: the value of the word

Law 13.964, which came into effect on January 23 and originated from the so-called “anti-crime” package, was the major highlight of 2020 in Criminal Law. Despite its reputation for being punitive, this new law introduced important criminal and procedural guarantees into the Brazilian legal system.

Consultor Jurídico | Dez 2020

Bidino & Tórtima Advogados recognized among Brazil’s most admired law firms by Análise Advocacia 500

Bidino & Tórtima Advogados was recognized as one of Brazil’s most admired law firms specializing in Criminal Law in the 2020 edition of the *Análise Advocacia 500* yearbook, published by Análise Editorial. Additionally, our partner Fernanda Tórtima was highlighted for the third time as one of the country’s most admired criminal lawyers.

Análise Advocacia 500 | Nov 2020

Renato Russo case ‘goes far beyond fans sharing material online,’ says Fernanda Tórtima

Fernanda Tórtima, in an interview with *O Globo*, commented on Operation “Será,” conducted by Rio de Janeiro’s Civil Police. The operation involved searches for allegedly unreleased material from the band Legião Urbana in a case concerning attempted fraud and copyright infringement.

O Globo | 28 Out 2020

Fernanda Tórtima discusses the reasoning of judicial decisions in criminal jurisdiction during an EMERJ live event

Our partner Fernanda Tórtima participated on September 17 in an event hosted by the Rio de Janeiro State School of Magistracy (EMERJ). The discussion focused on the reasoning behind judicial decisions in criminal jurisdiction and featured Federal Appellate Judge Abel Fernandes Gomes as a fellow panelist.

Live EMERJ | 17 Set 2020

Fernanda Tórtima discusses the destruction of self-incriminating evidence in an IAB webinar

Our partner Fernanda Tórtima participated on August 26 in a webinar organized by the Brazilian Lawyers Institute (IAB). The discussion addressed the topic “Destruction of Self-Incriminating Evidence by the Investigated Party” and featured Regional Federal Prosecutor Leonardo Cardoso de Freitas as a co-panelist.

Webinar IAB | 26 Ago 2020

The Brady doctrine and the duty of the prosecution to disclose essential evidence to defendants

If the ultimate purpose of criminal procedure in a democratic rule of law is to promote a fair trial, as we believe it to be, it is inconceivable that our Federal Constitution would require anything less from the Public Prosecutor’s Office than to ensure that fair trials, in practice, are effectively realized.

Consultor Jurídico | 11 Ago 2020

Fernanda Tórtima: Moro seeks admission to the Bar Association Sacerj Bulletin | July 2020

Our partner, Fernanda Tórtima, was interviewed in the latest bulletin of the Society of Criminal Lawyers of the State of Rio de Janeiro (SACERJ). She provided her insights on the former judge and minister Sergio Moro’s intentions to join the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), analyzing the potential repercussions of actions taken by public officials and the current legislation in force.

Boletim Sacerj | Jul 2020