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Article 455 of the Criminal Code

TÍTULO XX — Delitos contra la Administración de Justicia

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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.

1. El que, para realizar un derecho propio, actuando fuera de las vías legales, empleare violencia, intimidación o fuerza en las cosas, será castigado con la pena de multa de seis a doce meses. 2. Se impondrá la pena superior en grado si para la intimidación o violencia se hiciera uso de armas u objetos peligrosos.

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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.

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