Spanish Criminal Code

Article 164 of the Criminal Code

TÍTULO VI — Delitos contra la libertad

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El secuestro de una persona exigiendo alguna condición para ponerla en libertad, será castigado con la pena de prisión de seis a diez años. Si en el secuestro se hubiera dado la circunstancia del artículo 163.3, se impondrá la pena superior en grado, y la inferior en grado si se dieren las condiciones del artículo 163.2.

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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

10 years

Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)

Serious offense

Limitation period (art. 131 CP)

10 years

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