Article 240 of the Criminal Code

TÍTULO XIII — Delitos contra el patrimonio y contra el orden socioeconómico

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Text in force since 1 July 2015.

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

1. El culpable de robo con fuerza en las cosas será castigado con la pena de prisión de uno a tres años. 2. Se impondrá la pena de prisión de dos a cinco años cuando concurra alguna de las circunstancias previstas en el artículo 235.

Previous versions

History of reforms to this article, from oldest to most recent, as recorded in the BOE’s consolidated legislation.

Ley Orgánica 10/1995, de 23 de noviembre, del Código Penal.

In force from 24/05/1996 to 30/06/2015

El culpable de robo con fuerza en las cosas será castigado con la pena de prisión de uno a tres años.

Quick reference

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

5 years

Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)

Less serious offense

Limitation period (art. 131 CP)

5 years

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