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Article 204 of the Criminal Code

TÍTULO X — Delitos contra la intimidad, el derecho a la propia imagen y la inviolabilidad del domicilio

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Text in force since 24 May 1996.

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

La autoridad o funcionario público que, fuera de los casos permitidos por la Ley y sin mediar causa legal por delito, cometiere cualquiera de los hechos descritos en los dos artículos anteriores, será castigado con la pena prevista respectivamente en los mismos, en su mitad superior, e inhabilitación absoluta de seis a doce años.

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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.

Longest disqualification

12 years

Disqualification · absolute

Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)

Serious offence

Limitation period (art. 131 CP)

15 years

The classification and the period include the absolute disqualification of up to 12 years, which is a serious penalty (arts. 13.4 & 33.2 CP) and counts towards limitation (art. 131.1 CP).

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