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Las calumnias serán castigadas con las penas de prisión de seis meses a dos años o multa de doce a 24 meses, si se propagaran con publicidad y, en otro caso, con multa de seis a 12 meses.
Spanish Criminal Code
Article 206 of the Criminal Code
TÍTULO XI — Delitos contra el honor
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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
2 years
Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)
Less serious offense
Limitation period (art. 131 CP)
5 years
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