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Article 154 of the Criminal Code

TÍTULO III — De las lesiones

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Text in force since 1 October 2004.

The text below is the official Spanish wording of this provision; the summary and guidance above are in English.

Quienes riñeren entre sí, acometiéndose tumultuariamente, y utilizando medios o instrumentos que pongan en peligro la vida o integridad de las personas, serán castigados por su participación en la riña con la pena de prisión de tres meses a un año o multa de seis a 24 meses.

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History of reforms to this article, from oldest to most recent, as recorded in the BOE’s consolidated legislation.

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Ley Orgánica 10/1995, de 23 de noviembre, del Código Penal.

In force from 24/05/1996 to 30/09/2004

Quienes riñeren entre sí, acometiéndose tumultuariamente, y utilizando medios o instrumentos que pongan en peligro la vida o integridad de las personas, serán castigados por su participación en la riña con la pena de prisión de seis meses a un año o multa superior a dos y hasta doce meses.

Quick reference

Orientative data computed from the highest prison term this article provides for (including the degree rules it imposes itself or the penalties of another article it refers to) and, where there is one, its disqualification, which also counts towards the classification and the limitation period (arts. 33 & 131.1 CP). Aggravated or mitigated subtypes, other non-custodial penalties and concurrence rules may alter the outcome in each specific case.

Highest prison term

1 year

Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)

Less serious offence

Limitation period (art. 131 CP)

5 years

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