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Article 283 of the Criminal Code

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

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Text in force since 24 May 1996.

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

Se impondrán las penas de prisión de seis meses a un año y multa de seis a dieciocho meses a los que, en perjuicio del consumidor, facturen cantidades superiores por productos o servicios cuyo costo o precio se mida por aparatos automáticos, mediante la alteración o manipulación de éstos.

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

1 year

Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)

Less serious offense

Limitation period (art. 131 CP)

5 years

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