Are there differences between the statute of limitations for criminal liability for executives and companies? by Enric Bertolín in Expansión
The statute of limitations for a crime extinguishes criminal liability. The statute of limitations for legal entities, when involved in criminal proceedings alongside natural persons, can be significantly shorter than for the latter.
Focusing on this issue provides an excellent defence opportunity for legal entities, especially considering that the legal consequences of a criminal record for companies, which extend over a ten-year period, can result in a sort of commercial death penalty. You can read the full article at the following link