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El que contrajere segundo o ulterior matrimonio, a sabiendas de que subsiste legalmente el anterior, será castigado con la pena de prisión de seis meses a un año.
Spanish Criminal Code
Article 217 of the Criminal Code
TÍTULO XII — Delitos contra las relaciones familiares
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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
1 year
Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)
Less serious offense
Limitation period (art. 131 CP)
5 years
Accused of an offense under article 217?
Our team regularly defends those accused under illegal marriages. Technical strategy aimed at dismissal or acquittal when legally viable.