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Text in force since 12 January 2023.
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 12 January 2023.
The text below is the official Spanish wording of this provision; the summary and guidance above are in English.
History of reforms to this article, from oldest to most recent, as recorded in the BOE’s consolidated legislation.
In force from 23/12/2010 to 11/01/2023
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
8 years
Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)
Serious offence
Limitation period (art. 131 CP)
10 years
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