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Article 401 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 usurpare el estado civil de otro será castigado con la pena de prisión de seis meses a tres años.

Quick reference

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

3 years

Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)

Less serious offence

Limitation period (art. 131 CP)

5 years

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