Article 395 of the Criminal Code

TÍTULO XVIII — De las falsedades

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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.

El que, para perjudicar a otro, cometiere en documento privado alguna de las falsedades previstas en los tres primeros números del apartado 1 del artículo 390, será castigado con la pena de prisión de seis meses a dos años.

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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

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