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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Operation Car Wash highlights a new generation of lawyers
The Operation Car Wash (Operação Lava-Jato) revolutionized the standards of criminal investigation in Brazil and brought forth a new generation of criminal lawyers, shifting the spotlight away from the old guard, primarily represented by the names that took the stage during the Mensalão trial. The most recent high-profile episode of Operation Car Wash involved a plea bargain negotiated by attorney Fernanda Tórtima.