'Escape - national proceedings' in document 'Armenia - Criminal Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

Special Part

Section 11.

Crimes against state power.

Chapter 31.

Crimes against justice.

Article 355. Escape from the place of imprisonment, arrest or custody.

1. Escape from the place of imprisonment or arrest or custody, is punished with imprisonment for the term of up to 3 years.

2. The same action, if committed :
1) by a group of persons ;
2) by using violence dangerous for the life or health of another person ;
3) by using weapons or other items as weapons, are punished with imprisonment for the term of up to 8 years.

3. The escaped person is exempted from criminal liability if the criminal proceedings were terminated or acquittal was made in the case for which the person was sentenced to imprisonment, arrest or custody.