The text below is the official Spanish wording of this provision; the summary and guidance above are in English.
1. El que, interviniendo en un proceso como abogado o procurador, con abuso de su función, destruyere, inutilizare u ocultare documentos o actuaciones de los que haya recibido traslado en aquella calidad, será castigado con la pena de prisión de seis meses a dos años, multa de siete a doce meses e inhabilitación especial para su profesión, empleo o cargo público de tres a seis años.
2. Si los hechos descritos en el apartado primero de este artículo fueran realizados por un particular, la pena será de multa de tres a seis meses.
Quick reference
Data by paragraph, checked against the text of this article: it combines paragraphs carrying imprisonment with paragraphs whose penalties start within the minor band (typically, a fine from three months) and which, under art. 13.4 CP, are minor offences. A connected, more serious offence and concurrence rules may alter the period in each specific case (art. 131.4 CP).
Highest prison term
2 years
Classification and limitation by paragraph (arts. 13, 33 & 131 CP)
465.1: Serious offence · 10 years (owing to the special disqualification of three to six years, arts. 13.4, 33.2 and 131.1 CP)
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