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Bullying and cyberbullyingVerified against official source

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This range was checked against the official legal text. Last verified: 2026-10-19.

Statutory range

Art. 146-A caput — bullying (systematic intimidation, individual or in a group, by physical violence or psychological / intellectual / moral / sexual / social / material / virtual violence)

Imprisonment: No imprisonment
Fine: Multa

Only if the act does not constitute a graver crime.

Art. 146-A § único — cyberbullying (same conduct via computer network, social network, apps, online games or any digital means, or transmitted in real time)

Imprisonment: Reclusão 2–4 years
Fine: Multa

Note on this entry

Distinct offence (Lei nº 14.811/2024). Bullying carries a fine-only penalty; cyberbullying is a separate, much graver tier.

Source

Statute: Código Penal, art. 146-A
Official source: planalto.gov.br
Verification status
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, whether the conduct is a graver crime (subsidiary clause), discretion, plea-type agreements. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.