Penalty for extortion (art. 261, Criminal Code)
6–12 years, non-commutable
In forceCódigo Penal consolidado ONSECArticle 261 of the Criminal Code (Decree 17-73, as amended by Decree 17-2009) punishes extortion with 6 to 12 years in prison, non-commutable. The Act Against Organized Crime (Decree 21-2006) adds intimidatory exactions (art. 10) with 6 to 8 years (tier-c text).
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- Intimidatory exactions (art. 10, Act Against Organized Crime)6–8 yearsIn forceleydeguatemala.comTo be confirmed