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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.
TÍTULO XVIII — De las falsedades
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.
In-depth analysis
Article 390 of the Criminal Code: document forgery — penalties, case law and defence strategyOur firm’s monographic guide to this provision, with typical scenarios and lines of defence.
Orientative data computed from the highest prison term this article provides for (including the degree rules it imposes itself or the penalties of another article it refers to) and, where there is one, its disqualification, which also counts towards the classification and the limitation period (arts. 33 & 131.1 CP). Aggravated or mitigated subtypes, other non-custodial penalties and concurrence rules may alter the outcome in each specific case.
Highest prison term
6 years
Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)
Serious offence
Limitation period (art. 131 CP)
10 years
Our team regularly defends those accused under document forgery. Technical strategy aimed at dismissal or acquittal when legally viable.
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