faltas administrativas

English translation: administrative violations

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Spanish term or phrase:	faltas administrativas
English translation:	administrative violations
Entered by:	Henry Hinds

15:48 Apr 8, 2010

Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Government / Politics / Mexico

Spanish term or phrase: faltas administrativas

Here is another term that appears in the list of duties of officers in the public security agencies in the state of Tamaulipas. I believe that the emphasis is on corruption in these law enforcement bodies, so I'm wondering if I can translate this as "dereliction of duty" (which is one option given in the Alcaraz-Hughes dictionary) rather than just as administrative misdemeanor?

XIII. Preservar, conforme a las disposiciones aplicables, las pruebas e indicios de probables hechos delictivos o de faltas administrativas de forma que no pierdan su calidad probatoria y se facilite la correcta tramitación del procedimiento correspondiente;

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administrative violations

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administrative violations

Henry Hinds

4 +2

Infraction

Coralia Polanco

misdemeanors

Margarita Ezquerra (Smart Translators, S.L.)

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Infraction

Explanation:
Gwendynn Dictionary explains as an infraction

Coralia Polanco
Puerto Rico
Local time: 20:50
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Spanish

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misdemeanors

Explanation:
Otra opción. Saludos

Margarita Ezquerra (Smart Translators, S.L.)
Spain
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peer agreement (net): +6

administrative violations

Explanation:
Ya

Henry Hinds
United States
Local time: 18:50
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English,

Spanish
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