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Coming soon. This table sets out the abstract penalty the Spanish Criminal Code assigns to each offence: the framework from which the court starts before applying degrees, mitigating and
This table sets out the abstract penalty that the Criminal Code assigns to each offence: the framework from which the court starts before applying degrees, mitigating and aggravating circumstances. The final sentence may be much lower (or higher) depending on the circumstances: see how it is calculated in our guide on sentencing determination and what reduces it under mitigating circumstances and suspended sentences. Updated to Organic Law 1/2026 on repeat offending, which toughened penalties for repeated minor theft and fraud.
Table prepared by SCJE from the text in force of the Spanish Criminal Code (Organic Law 10/1995) with the reforms up to Organic Law 1/2026. It does not replace individual advice: the penalty applicable to a specific case depends on the degree of completion, the form of participation and the concurrent circumstances.
SCJE · LEGAL RESOURCESPenalties by offence: full table 2026
The sentencing ranges for the most frequent offences under the Spanish Criminal Code, updated to Organic Law 1/2026, with a link to the guide for each one
Free calculators. Check whether an offence is time-barred, calculate the one-third reduction for a plea agreement or the amount of a day-fine in Criminal law calculators and tools.
Related tools. Calculate the deadline for an appeal with the criminal procedural deadlines calculator or simulate a plea agreement with the plea agreement and suspended sentence simulator.
Download the full table in PDF
55 offences with their article and penalty, updated to Organic Law 1/2026. Free use with attribution.
Against persons
Offence
Art. CC
Penalty
Homicide
138
10 to 15 years’ imprisonment
Murder
139
15 to 25 years (reviewable life sentence under Art. 140)
Gross negligence manslaughter
142.1
1 to 4 years
Basic bodily harm
147.1
3 months to 3 years or fine
Aggravated bodily harm (weapon, cruelty)
148
2 to 5 years
Serious bodily harm (loss of organ)
149
6 to 12 years
Failure to render assistance
195
Fine of 3 to 12 months (imprisonment if the accident was caused by the offender)
Liberty, integrity and family
Offence
Art. CC
Penalty
Unlawful detention
163.1
4 to 6 years
Kidnapping with conditions
164
6 to 10 years
Conditional threats
169
6 months to 5 years
Harassment or stalking
172 ter
3 months to 2 years or fine
Occasional abuse (gender-based violence)
153
6 months to 1 year or community service
Habitual violence
173.2
6 months to 3 years
Degrading treatment / workplace harassment
173.1
6 months to 2 years
Human trafficking
177 bis
5 to 8 years (aggravated up to 12+)
Non-payment of maintenance
227
3 months to 1 year or fine
Child abduction
225 bis
2 to 4 years + disqualification
Breach of sentence
468
6 months to 1 year
Property and socio-economic order
Offence
Art. CC
Penalty
Theft
234.1
6 to 18 months
Minor theft (up to €400)
234.2
Fine of 1 to 3 months · with repeat offending under OL 1/2026: 6 to 18 months’ imprisonment
Aggravated theft (mobile phones, agricultural…)
235
1 to 3 years
Burglary (theft with forced entry)
240
1 to 3 years
Robbery with violence
242.1
2 to 5 years
Trespass of dwelling
202
6 months to 2 years
Usurpation (squatting)
245.2
Fine of 3 to 6 months
Fraud
248
6 months to 3 years
Minor fraud (up to €400)
248 p.3
Fine of 1 to 3 months · repeat offending: penalty of the basic offence
Aggravated fraud
250
1 to 6 years
Misappropriation
253
6 months to 3 years
Unfair management
252
6 months to 3 years
Concealment of assets
257
1 to 4 years
Criminal damage
263.1
Fine of 6 to 24 months (minor if ≤€400)
Computer damage
264
6 months to 3 years
Handling stolen goods
298
6 months to 2 years
Money laundering
301
6 months to 6 years
Extortion / sextortion
243
1 to 5 years
Treasury, business and the State
Offence
Art. CC
Penalty
Tax offence (>€120,000)
305
1 to 5 years
Social Security fraud (>€50,000)
307
1 to 5 years
Offences against workers’ rights
316
6 months to 3 years
Environmental offence
325
6 months to 2 years (up to 5 aggravated)
Drug trafficking (serious harm)
368
3 to 6 years
Drug trafficking (non-serious harm)
368
1 to 3 years
Driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs
379.2
3 to 6 months or fine + 1 to 4 years’ driving ban
Refusal to undergo testing
383
6 months to 1 year
Document forgery (private individual)
392
6 months to 3 years
Abuse of office (prevaricación)
404
Disqualification 9 to 15 years
Embezzlement
432
2 to 6 years (up to 8 aggravated)
Bribery
419
3 to 6 years
Perjury against the accused
458.2
1 to 3 years
False accusation (serious offence)
456
6 months to 2 years
Harbouring / concealment of offenders
451
6 months to 3 years
Assault on authority
550
6 months to 3 years
Public disorder
557
6 months to 3 years
Criminal organisation
570 bis
2 to 5 years (leaders 4 to 8)
Arson endangering life
351
10 to 20 years
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Legal basis of this subject
Text in force according to the consolidated version of the Official State Gazette, with the elements of the offence and the applicable lines of defence.
Repertory of fact sheets by article
This guide presents the subject in general terms. For the text in force of each provision, its sentencing framework, the elements of the offence and the applicable lines of defence, consult the full repertory.
Frequently asked questions
What does the penalties-by-offence table show?
The abstract penalty that the Spanish Criminal Code assigns to each of 55 frequent offences, with the article and the sentencing range, updated to Organic Law 1/2026 on repeat offending. It is the framework from which the court starts before applying degrees and mitigating or aggravating circumstances.
Is the penalty in the table the sentence that will actually be imposed?
No. The final sentence may be much lower or higher depending on the degree of completion, the form of participation and the concurrent circumstances; the table does not replace individual advice.
What did Organic Law 1/2026 change?
It toughened the penalties for repeated minor theft and fraud: minor theft of up to 400 euros, ordinarily punished with a fine of one to three months, is punished with six to eighteen months’ imprisonment in cases of repeat offending, and minor fraud with repeat offending carries the penalty of the basic offence.
Which related tools are available?
Free calculators to check whether an offence is time-barred, calculate the one-third reduction for a plea agreement or the amount of a day-fine, the criminal procedural deadlines calculator and the plea agreement and suspended sentence simulator, plus a downloadable PDF of the full table.
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