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Incitement and apology (incitação ao crime, apologia de crime)Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Art. 286 — incitar, publicamente, a prática de crimePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Detenção 3–6 months
Fine: Multa (alternative to detention)

§ único: same penalty for inciting animosity between the Armed Forces, or against them, or against constitutional powers, civil institutions or society.

Art. 287 — fazer, publicamente, apologia de facto criminoso ou de autor de crimePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Detenção 3–6 months
Fine: Multa (alternative to detention)

Note on this entry

One category covering CP arts. 286–287 (crimes against public peace — incitement and apology).

Source

Statute: Código Penal, arts. 286–287
Official source: Secondary sources quoting CP text
Verification status: All tiers corroborated only by secondary sources quoting CP text; re-check against Planalto before treating as verified.
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, concurrence with the incited crime if committed, discretion, plea-type agreements. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.