Granada Police Sub-inspector Acquitted of Restraining Order Violation, Faces Previous Mistreatment Conviction
Granada, Spain – A sub-inspector with the Granada Local Police has been acquitted of violating a restraining order related to his ex-wife, after a court found no evidence he tampered with the electronic monitoring bracelet he was required to wear. However, the officer remains subject to a previous conviction for domestic violence.
Acquittal in Restraining Order Case
The Court of Instance in Granada ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the sub-inspector manipulated or damaged the telematic anti-abuse bracelet. Prosecutors and the private prosecution had alleged he altered the device on multiple occasions – July 13, August 12, 2024, and September 21, 2024 – but the court did not find sufficient evidence to support these claims. El Diario reported on the ruling.
The officer’s defense attorney, Domingo Domingo, expressed regret that his client had to face trial, stating that documentation existed proving his innocence. The Prosecutor’s Office had sought a fine of 5,400 euros and 3,000 euros in compensation for moral damages, while the private prosecution requested a fine of 7,200 euros and 6,000 euros in compensation.
Previous Conviction for Domestic Violence
In December 2025, the Criminal Court 5 of Granada sentenced the sub-inspector to two years and eight months in prison for habitual physical and psychological abuse, and for causing psychological harm to his former partner. The Objective detailed the sentencing, noting the court found evidence of controlling behavior, jealousy, and demeaning language aimed at undermining the victim’s self-esteem.
The sentencing detailed how, starting in 2017, the relationship deteriorated, marked by “insults and expressions of abuse” intended to “humiliate and diminish her self-esteem, reproaching her appearance, her work and her professional achievements.” The officer too allegedly made verbal threats, including “I am capable of killing,” and engaged in acts of intimidation and manipulation.
VioGén System Security Breaches
The case initially arose from security breaches detected in the VioGén system, which holds sensitive information regarding cases of gender-based violence. An investigation by the Granada Civil Guard revealed that at least six agents of the Granada municipal police had accessed confidential information related to the sub-inspector’s wife and daughters. Granada Hoy reported on the initial investigation.
Ongoing Restrictions and Appeals
Despite the acquittal in the restraining order case, the sub-inspector’s firearm has been removed, and he continues to wear a telematic bracelet. He was previously arrested multiple times for allegedly violating the terms of the bracelet, which prohibits him from approaching his ex-partner within 500 meters. The decision in the restraining order case has been appealed by both the defense, seeking full acquittal, and the prosecution, seeking a harsher penalty. The Provincial Court of Granada is scheduled to review the appeal at a later date.