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Spanish Criminal Code

Article 243 of the Criminal Code

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

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El que, con ánimo de lucro, obligare a otro, con violencia o intimidación, a realizar u omitir un acto o negocio jurídico en perjuicio de su patrimonio o del de un tercero, será castigado con la pena de prisión de uno a cinco años, sin perjuicio de las que pudieran imponerse por los actos de violencia física realizados.

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

Accused of an offense under article 243?

Our team regularly defends those accused under extortion. Technical strategy aimed at dismissal or acquittal when legally viable.

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