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Article 465 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, 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

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.

Highest prison term mentioned

2 years

Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)

Less serious offense

Limitation period (art. 131 CP)

5 years

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