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Extortion (extorsão, extorsão indireta)Verified against official source

Verified against official source

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

Statutory range

Art. 158 caput — extorsão (constraining someone, by violence or grave threat, to do / tolerate / omit, for undue economic advantage)

Imprisonment
Reclusão 4–10 years
Fine
Multa

Art. 158 §1 — by 2+ persons or with a weapon

Imprisonment
Range INCREASED by 1/3–1/2
Fine
—

Art. 158 §2 — extortion with violence resulting in grave injury or death

Imprisonment
Remitted to art. 157 §3 — 7–18 years (grave injury) / 24–30 years (death)
Fine
—

Art. 158 §3 — extortion with restriction of the victim’s liberty

Imprisonment
Reclusão 6–12 years
Fine
Multa

Grave injury / death remit to art. 159 §§2–3 (16–24 / 24–30 years).

Art. 160 — extorsão indireta (demanding / receiving, as guarantee of debt, a document that may produce a legal effect, abusing another’s economic situation)

Imprisonment
Reclusão 1–3 years
Fine
Multa
Note on this entry

Extortionate kidnapping (art. 159) is a separate entry. Where extortion involves violence, the statute remits to the robbery / kidnapping result tiers.

Source

Statute
Código Penal, arts. 158, 160
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, attempt, concurrence, discretion, plea-type agreements. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.