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Spanish Criminal Code

Article 526 of the Criminal Code

TÍTULO XXI — Delitos contra la Constitución

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El que, faltando al respeto debido a la memoria de los muertos, violare los sepulcros o sepulturas, profanare un cadáver o sus cenizas o, con ánimo de ultraje, destruyere, alterare o dañare las urnas funerarias, panteones, lápidas o nichos será castigado con la pena de prisión de tres a cinco meses o multa de seis a 10 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

0,4 years

Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)

Less serious offense

Limitation period (art. 131 CP)

5 years

Accused of an offense under article 526?

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