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Extortionate kidnapping (extorsão mediante sequestro)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. 159 caput — extorsão mediante sequestro
- Imprisonment
- Reclusão 8–15 years
- Fine
- —
Art. 159 §1 — duration over 24 hours; victim under 18 or over 60; committed by a gang
- Imprisonment
- Reclusão 12–20 years
- Fine
- —
Art. 159 §2 — grave bodily injury
- Imprisonment
- Reclusão 16–24 years
- Fine
- —
Art. 159 §3 — death
- Imprisonment
- Reclusão 24–30 years
- Fine
- —
Art. 159 §4 — co-perpetrator who reports the crime and facilitates liberation
- Imprisonment
- Range REDUCED by 1–2/3
- Fine
- —
Note on this entry
Distinct from false imprisonment (art. 148, separate entry): here liberty is restricted to obtain a ransom / advantage as a condition or price of release.
Source
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.