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False imprisonment (sequestro e cárcere privado)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. 148 caput — sequestro e cárcere privado
- Imprisonment
- Reclusão 1–3 years
- Fine
- —
Art. 148 §1 — victim is ascendant / descendant / spouse / partner; victim held >15 days; victim <18, >60 or with disability; committed for lewd purposes; committed by 2+ persons or with weapons
- Imprisonment
- Reclusão 2–5 years
- Fine
- —
Art. 148 §2 — grave physical or moral suffering to the victim
- Imprisonment
- Reclusão 2–8 years
- Fine
- —
Art. 148 §3 — 2026 organised-crime / militia context
- Imprisonment
- Reclusão 12–20 years
- Fine
- —
Outside the core list; recorded for completeness.
Note on this entry
Distinct from extortionate kidnapping (art. 159, separate entry), where liberty is restricted to obtain a ransom / advantage.
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, concurrence with the underlying crime the imprisonment served, discretion, plea-type agreements. If you face a real
charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.