What is the penalty range for simple homicide under Article 121, caput?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Reclusão of six to twenty years
- Step 1: Simple homicide is punished with reclusão from six to twenty years. Step 2. The twelve to thirty range is for qualified homicide. Answer: Reclusão of six to twenty years. Why not the others: detenção of one to four years is far too low and four to ten years is not the range for homicide.
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