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Public indecency and obscenity (ato obsceno, escrito / objeto obsceno)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. 233 — praticar ato obsceno em lugar público, ou aberto / exposto ao públicoPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Detenção 3 months–1 year
Fine: Multa (alternative to detention)

Art. 234 — fazer / importar / exportar / adquirir / ter sob sua guarda, para fim de comércio / distribuição / exposição pública, escrito / desenho / pintura / estampa / qualquer objeto obscenoPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Detenção 6 months–2 years
Fine: Multa (alternative to detention)

Note on this entry

One category covering CP arts. 233–234. Sexual importuning (art. 215-A) is a separate entry.

Source

Statute: Código Penal, arts. 233–234
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, complaint requirement, discretion, plea-type agreements. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.