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Treachery in the commission of an offence

Meaning and relationship to your legal situation.

What it means

A method of committing an offence against a person that is intended to ensure its execution while avoiding a risk arising from the victim’s defence. It requires a specific assessment of the facts.

Legal reference

Spanish Criminal Code · art. 22

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