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Article 462 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.

Quedará exento de pena el que, habiendo prestado un falso testimonio en causa criminal, se retracte en tiempo y forma, manifestando la verdad para que surta efecto antes de que se dicte sentencia en el proceso de que se trate. Si a consecuencia del falso testimonio, se hubiese producido la privación de libertad, se impondrán las penas correspondientes inferiores en grado.

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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.

Accused of an offense under article 462?

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