TÍTULO XX — Delitos contra la Administración de Justicia
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.
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.
Longest disqualification
12 years
Disqualification · special
Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)
Serious offence
Limitation period (art. 131 CP)
15 years
The classification and the period include the disqualification of up to 12 years, which is a serious penalty (arts. 13.4 & 33.2 CP) and counts towards limitation (art. 131.1 CP). Note: only for experts or interpreters who maliciously give false evidence in their report or translation.
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