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1. El que, para perjudicar al otro contrayente, celebrare matrimonio inválido será castigado con la pena de prisión de seis meses a dos años.
2. El responsable quedará exento de pena si el matrimonio fuese posteriormente convalidado.
Spanish Criminal Code
Article 218 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
2 years
Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)
Less serious offense
Limitation period (art. 131 CP)
5 years
Accused of an offense under article 218?
Our team regularly defends those accused under illegal marriages. Technical strategy aimed at dismissal or acquittal when legally viable.