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Threat and coercion (ameaça, constrangimento ilegal)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. 146 caput — constrangimento ilegal (compelling another, by violence or grave threat, to do / not do / tolerate something)
- Imprisonment
- Detenção 3 months–1 year
- Fine
- Multa (alternative to detention)
Art. 146 §1 — committed by 2+ persons or with weapons
- Imprisonment
- Penalty DOUBLED (cumulative)
- Fine
- —
Art. 146 §2 — if violence is employed
- Imprisonment
- Plus the penalty for the violence
- Fine
- —
Art. 147 caput — ameaça (threatening someone, by word / writing / gesture or other symbolic means, with unjust and grave harm)
- Imprisonment
- Detenção 1–6 months
- Fine
- Multa (alternative to detention)
Art. 147 §1 — against a woman for reasons of female condition
- Imprisonment
- Penalty DOUBLED
- Fine
- —
Note on this entry
Two distinct offences merged into one category: threat (art. 147) and unlawful coercion (art. 146). Stalking (art. 147-A) is a separate entry.
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, complaint requirement, discretion, plea-type agreements. If you face a real
charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.