Spanish Criminal Code

Article 146 of the Criminal Code

TÍTULO II — Del aborto

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El que por imprudencia grave ocasionare un aborto será castigado con la pena de prisión de tres a cinco meses o multa de seis a 10 meses. Cuando el aborto fuere cometido por imprudencia profesional se impondrá asimismo la pena de inhabilitación especial para el ejercicio de la profesión, oficio o cargo por un período de uno a tres años. La embarazada no será penada a tenor de este precepto.

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Orientative data computed from the highest prison term mentioned in this article. Aggravated or mitigated subtypes, non-custodial penalties and concurrence rules may alter the outcome in each specific case.

Highest prison term mentioned

0,4 years

Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)

Less serious offense

Limitation period (art. 131 CP)

5 years

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