penal code
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The punishment for which in Colombia is a prison sentence of between 26 to 45 years, according to the country's penal code.
From Barron's
The government says it will focus on tax, labor and penal code reforms in the coming extraordinary session of Congress.
Schmidt and the company are accused of violating the California Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act, and a section of the state penal code that prohibits wiretapping.
From Los Angeles Times
Mexico's 32 states and Mexico City, which is a federal entity, all have their own penal codes.
From Barron's
The National Security Committee approved the amendment to the penal code, which will now be passed onto the parliament for its first reading.
From Barron's
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