iradukunda-dev/offences_and_penalties_in_general_2018_dataset huggingface dataset:
Article 268: Public drunkennessAny person who is drunk in public, in the streets, squares, paths, bar, in a gymnasium or any other public places, commits an offence. Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term  of not less than eight (8) days but not more than two (2) months and a fine of not more than twenty and not more  than one hundred thousand one of the penalties.If the bar operator and his/her staff accept to host any persons in a state of excessive drunkenness in their facility and serve them alcoholic beverages they are liable to  imprisonment for a term  of not less than eight (8) days  and not more  than two (2) months and a fine of not less than fifty and not more  than two hundred thousand one of the penalties.
Article 269: Counterfeit, falsification or alteration of currency or monetary signs or their distributionAny person who, fraudulently counterfeits, falsifies or alters coins or bank notes which are legal tender in Rwanda or abroad, notes issued by the Treasury with its stamp or brand, either banknotes or alike that have legal tender in Rwanda or abroad, or one who introduces or issues in Rwanda such effects or notes with knowledge that they are forged or falsified, commits an offence. Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term  of not less than five (5) years and not more than seven (7) years.If the offence referred to in Paragraph One of this Article is committed at the international level, the applicable penalty is an imprisonment term of more than seven (7) years and not more than ten (10) years and a fine of not less than  seven million more than ten million Rwandan francs Any person  who  knowingly  acquires  or receives  coins  or notes  knowing that it is falsified, even if he/she is not one of counterfeiters or importers of  such  monies commits an offence. Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term not less than one (1) year and not more than three (3) years.
Article 270: Damaging moniesAny person who maliciously damages monies commits an offence.Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than two (2) months and not  more than three (3) months.
Article 271: Counterfeiting  negotiable instruments, their use or circulationAny person who counterfeits, uses or circulates, by any means, negotiable instruments, commits an offence. Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term  of not less than three (3) years and not more than five (5) years and a fineinfraction.circulationof two (2) to ten (10) times of the value of the counterfeited amount.
Article 272: Confiscation of counterfeit currencyFor all offences provided for in Articles  269 and 271  of this Law, the court orders the confiscation of currencies or other cash value signs as well as the equipment used in the commission of the offence.
Article 273: Falsification of official marks, of individuals, institutions or private associations with or without legal personalityAny person who:1º counterfeits the seal of the State;2º counterfeits or falsifies stamps or other equivalent documents of the same value and official symbols of the State;3º counterfeits the seal, stamp or the mark of an authority; 4º counterfeits headed papers or official documents;commits an offence.A person convicted of any of the acts referred to in Paragraph One of this Article is liable to imprisonment for a term  of not less than five (5) years but more than seven (7) years and a fine of not less than two and not more  than three million Rwandan If counterfeits or falsified objects belong to an individual, private institutions or associations with or without legal personality, the penalty is an imprisonment term of not less than three (3) years and not more than five (5) years and a fine of not Rwandan francs and not more  than two
Article 274: Illegal use of marksWithout prejudice to more severe penalties, any person who uses or distributes by any means the documents, which are similar in nature to those used by public institutions, francs rwandais.marqueswhich may deceive the public on their authenticity, commits an offence.imprisonment for a term of not less than one (1) year and not more than two (2) years.
Article 275: Confiscation of counterfeited, falsified or altered marksFor offences provided for in Articles 273 and 274  of this Law, the court orders the confiscation of the seals, stamps or other marks forged, falsified or altered.
Article 276: Forgery, falsification and use of forged documentsAny person who, in any manner, forges or  alters  documents by  forged  signature or  fingerprint, falsifying documents or  signatures or impersonation, forging  agreements, its provisions, obligations, or discharged obligations commits an offence.infraction.(2) ans.infraction.Any person who, with fraudulent intention, produces a false written document, causes to write false statements or produces a conflicting declaration, is considered to commit the offence of forgery.Upon conviction, he/she is liable to five (5) years but not more than seven (7) years and a fine of not less than three and not more  than five million Rwandan these penalties.Any person who, knowingly makes use of a forgery document in any way, commits an offence. Upon conviction, he/she is liable to penalties provided for in Paragraph 3 of this Article.If forgery is committed by a public servant service, the applicable penalty is an imprisonment term of not less than seven (7) years and not more than ten (10) years with a fine of not less than two million more than three million Rwandan francs penalties.
Article 277 : Fraudulent acquisition or production and the use of forged documents and papers issued by competent authorityAny person who, by fraud, acquires for oneself or unduly issued domestic or foreign travel documents, degrees or certificates, transcript or report, driving license and other documents issued by competent authorities;commits an offence.Any person who upon conviction of any of the acts referred to under Paragraph One of this Article is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than five (5) years and not more than seven (7) years with a fine of not less than one million Rwandan francs
Article 278: Issuance of a document to a person who is not entitledAny person who issues or who causes the issuance of one of the documents provided for in Article 277 of this Law to a person knowing that the person is not entitled to it, commits an offence.Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term  of not less than three (3) years and not more  than five (5) years and a fine of not less than one million more than two million Rwandan francs penalties.If the offence is committed  by a public official, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than five (5) years and not more than seven (7) years, and a fine of not less than one million Rwandan francs
Article 279: Usurpation of titles and wearing a uniform with an intention to mislead the publicAny person who, without tittle usurps public, civil or military functions or poses the acts of one of these functions or falsely attributes to himself/herself the quality of a public official or publicly wears a costume, a uniform, badge or an emblem with an intention to mislead the public, commits an offence.infraction.publicUpon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than two (2) years and not more than three (3) years, with a fine of not less than three hundred and not more  than five hundred thousand If the official or professional dress, insignia or emblem are not intended to suggest the existence of a public mandate but they are likely to cause confusion among the public because of their resemblance with the who lets his/her servant wear them or forces him/her to wear them publicly, commits an offence.Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term  of not less than three (3) months but not more than six (6) months with a fine of not less than five 500,000) and not more  than one million one of these penalties.
Article 280: Wearing badges, a ribbon or personWith the exception of imitation lively events, anyone who publicly wears a rank infraction.sign or any other decoration of a group he/she does not belong to, or in fact use them in any way, commits an offence. Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than one (1) month but less than six (6) months and a fine of not less than five hundred thousand Rwandan 1,000,000) or only one of these penalties.
Article 281: Claiming to be attached to a profession, a certificate, an official diploma or any other entitlement granted to a person meeting requirementsAny person who claims to be attached to a legally regulated profession, a certificate, an official diploma or any other entitlements granted by a competent authority to a person meeting requirements set by a competent authority, commits an offence. Upon conviction, he/she is liable to an imprisonment for a term of not less than one (1) month and less than six (6) months and a fine of not less than five hundred and not more  than one million Rwandan these penalties.
Article 282: Taking a decision which hinders the enforcement of a lawAny person vested with public authority, who, in the exercise of his/her functions, takes a decision aimed at hindering the application of a law, commits an offence.  Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than three (3) years and not more  than five (5) years with a fine of not less than five 500,000)  and not more  than one million If the offence referred to under Paragraph One of this Article has been consummated, the applicable penalty is an imprisonment for a term of more than five (5) years and not more than seven (7) years, with a fine of not less than three mil lion Rwandan francs after termination of a service in accordance with lawAny person vested with public authority or responsible for a public service mission or elective mandate, who, having been notified of the cessation of his/her duties or whose term of office has expired and continues to perform the said duties, commits an offence.  Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term  of not less than two (2) years and not more than three (3) years and a fine of not less than five hundred thousand Rwandan francs
Article 284: Commission of an act which violates individual libertyAny person vested with public authority or responsible for a public service mission who, in the course of acting in the exercise or the exercise of his/her duties, orders or personally performs an act which violates provided for by the law, commits an offence.Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term  of not less than three (3) years but more than five (5) years.
Article 285: Unlawful detentionAny civil servant who unlawfully puts or retains a person in detention or in prison, he/she is liable  to  a  term  of  imprisonment equivalent to the term incurred by the illegally detained  person and a  fine  of  not less than one hundred thousand Rwandan 1,000,000) or only one of those penalties.
Article 286: DefinitionsIn this Title, the words below have the following meanings:1º superior: a soldier whose rank is higher than that of another or who assumes greater responsibility than another in case of equal ranks or who has greater experience in case of equal responsibilities;2º soldier on guard: a soldier to whom a guard of given post is assigned;
Article 287: Provisions for the repression of offences committed by soldiersThe following provisions are applied for the repression of offences committed by soldiers:1º for military offences, the applicable penalties are provided for in the provisions relating to the punishment of military offences;2º military courts apply to common law offences committed by soldiers between themselves or to other persons, the penalties provided for by this Law and other provisions of ordinary criminal laws;3º for the repression of the military offences, the state of emergency is assimilated to the time of war. The military courts apply to offences committed during the period of offences committed in time of war.
Article 288: Classification of military penaltiesThe main penalties applicable to soldiers are the following:1º imprisonment;2º a fine.Additional penalties applicable to soldiers are the following:1º stripping off military ranks;2º demotion.
Article 289: Penalty of imprisonmentA convicted soldier serves his/her penalty prison.
Article 290: Imposition of a  penalty of a fineA fine is imposed and p aid in accordance with the provisions of Articles 30, 31, 32, 33 and 34 of this Law.
Article 291: Stripping off military ranksThe penalty of stripping off military ranks is imposed on a soldier if: 1º he/she committed a treason;2º he/she surrendered to the enemy a post or a position assigned to him/her or abandoned other soldiers on the battle field;3º he/she committed an insubordination or revolt in wartime;4º he/she refused to go to his/her place of deployment in wartime;5º he/she deserted;6º he/she committed the crime of Genocide;7º he/she committed the crimes against humanity;8º he/she committed the crime of rape;9º he/she committed a child defilement;10º he/she was convicted to imprisonment for a term which is more than  five (5) years.
Article 292: Consequences  of stripping off ranksStripping off ranks has the following consequences:1 º deprivation of rank and the right  to wear Forces, in any capacity;3 º loss of the right of access to public employment;4 º loss  of the right to vote and be elected;5 º deprivation of the right to wear any decoration or any other sign worn as a mark
Article 293: Offences punishable by  demotionThe court may impose a penalty of demotion against a soldier who commits military offences or any of the following ordinary offences:1º drunkenness on duty;2º indecent assault;3º aggravated assault or battery;4º fraud;5º theft;6º breach of trust;
Article 294: Consequences of demotionA soldier sentenced to demotion loses his/her rank and reverted to the rank preceding the one he/she had for a period between six (6) months and three (3) years.The soldier ’s seniority in the rank is suspended in case of demotion.The penalty of demotion does not apply to soldiers holding the rank of private and second lieutenant.
Article 295: Abandonment or surrender to the enemy of post or a position or  abandonment of other soldiers on the battle fieldAny soldier on battlefield, who surrenders a post or a position assigned to him/her to the 5º vol;enemy, without being compelled to do so by the superior forces  of the enemy, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than twenty (20) years and not more than twenty five (25) years.Penalties provided for under Paragraph One of this Article also apply to any soldier who abandons other soldiers on the battle field.
Article 296: Abandonment of post or disobeying its instructionsAny soldier on guard duties who abandons a post or disobeys instructions, commits an offence. Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than two (2) months but less than six (6) months.If he/she commits such acts in wartime, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than one (1) year, and not more than two (2) years.If he/she commits such acts in the face of the enemy, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than ten (10) years and not more than fifteen (15) years.(2) ans.
Article 297: Sleeping on guard dutyAny soldier who sleeps while on guard duty, commits an offence. Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than eight (8) days and not more than two (2) months, if committed in peacetime.If the offence of sleeping on guard duty is committed in wartime, the applicable penalty is an imprisonment for a term of not less than six (6) months and not more than one (1) year.If the offence of sleeping on guard duty is committed in wartime, and in the face of the enemy, the applicable penalty is an imprisonment for a term of more than one (1) year and not more than two (2) years.
Article 298: Drunkenness on guardAny soldier who is found drunk while on guard, commits an offence. Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than one (1) month but less than six (6) months, if drunkenness is committed in peacetime.If drunkenness is committed in wartime, the applicable penalty is imprisonment for a term of not less than six (6) months and not more than one (1) year. If drunkenness is committed in wartime, and in the face of the enemy, the applicable penalty is imprisonment for a term of more than one (1) year and not more than two (2) years.
Article 299: Service abandonmentAny soldier other than a soldier on guard duty, who abandons service, commits an offence. Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than one (1) month but less than six (6) months, if committed in peacetime. If abandonment of service is committed in wartime, the applicable penalty is imprisonment for a term of not less than one (1) year and not more than two (2) years.If abandonment of service is committed by the commander of the post of service  he/she is liable to the maximum penalty.If abandonment of service i s committed in wartime, and in the face of the enemy, the offender, whether commander of the post or not, is liable to an imprisonment for a term of not less than ten (10) years and not more than fifteen (15) years.(2) ans.(1).
Article 300: Absence from the post in  wartime or when the army is on alertAny soldier who, in wartime or when the army is on alert, fails to return on duty in the required time, commits an offence.  Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than one (1) year and not more than two (2) years.
Article 301: InsubordinationAny soldier who disobeys orders of his/her superior or who deliberately refuses to obey instructions given to him/her in relation to military service commits the offence of insubordination. Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than six (6) months and not more than one (1) year.If the offence of insubordination is committed by a non-officer in wartime, the penalty is imprisonment for a term of not less than one (1) year and not more than two (2) years. If the convict is an officer, the applicable penalty is imprisonment for a term of not less than five (5) years and not more than seven (7) years.If insubordination is committed in the face of the enemy, the officer is liable to imprisonment for term of not less than ten (10) years and not more  than fifteen (15) years, while a non -officer is liable to imprisonment for a term of less than three  (3) years and not more than five (5) years.However, disobeying instructions that are contrary to the law is not qualified as insubordination.
Article 302: RevoltIf two (2) or more soldiers refuse to obey simultaneously the orders from their superior they commit the offence of revolt.If convicted in peace time, they are liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than three (3) months but less than six (6) months. If revolt is committed in wartime, the penalty is imprisonment for a term of not less than one (1) year and not more than two (2) years.Soldiers who are  convicted to have committed an offence of a coordinated revolt, is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than one (1) year and not more  than three (3) years, if committed in peacetime. If a coordinated revolt  is ans.d’insubordination.committed in wartime, the applicable penalty is imprisonment for a term of not less than five (5) years and not more  than seven (7) years.The instigators or leaders of the revolt are liable to the maximum penalty for this offence, depending on the time and the terms of its commission.An officer convicted to have engaged in revolt with other soldiers is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than three (3) years and not more  than five (5) years. If he/she commits such offence in wartime, the penalty is imprisonment for a term of not less than seven (7) years and not more than ten (10) years. If the revolt is committed in the face of the enemy, the offender, whether officer or not, is liable to imprisonment for a term of more than ten (10) years and not more than fifteen (15) years.
Article 303: StrikeAny soldier who engages in a strike, whether with other military officers or civilians, commits an offence. Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than  six (6) months and not more than one (1) year.(7) ans.(1).(1).If a soldier acts as an instigator, leader or imprisonment for a term of not less than one (1) year, and not more than two (2) years.
Article 304: Humiliation of a superiorAny soldier who humiliates a superior, commits an offence.  Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than two (2) months but less than six (6) months.If a soldier humiliates a superior when on duty or in the course of duty, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than six (6) months and not more  than one (1) year.
Article 305: Violence or threats against a guardAny soldier who commits violence or threats to a soldier on guard, commits an offence. Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than six (6) months and not more than one (1) year.If the violence or threats to a soldier on guard cause him/her an illness, an injury or disability or non -permanent incapacity to work, the penalty is imprisonment for a term of more than one (1) year and not more than two (2) years.If the violence or threats to a guard result into an incurable illness, permanent loss of working capacity, total loss of use of an organ or serious mutilation, the penalty is imprisonment for a term of more than seven (7) years and not more than ten (10) years.When violence or threats against a soldier on guard are committed in wartime, the maximum penalties mentioned in this Article double.If violence or threats against a soldier on guard result into his/her death, the penalty is life imprisonment.
Article 306: Violence or threats against a superiorAny soldier who commits violence or threats to a superior commits an offence.  Upon conviction, he/she is liable to ans.imprisonment for a term of not less than one (1) year and not more than two (2) years.If violence or threats against a superior results into a n illness, an injury, disability or non -permanent incapacity to work, the penalty is imprisonment for a term of not less than three (3) years and not more than five (5) years.If violence or threats against a superior results into an incurable illness, permanent loss of working capacity, total loss of use of an organ or serious mutilation, the penalty is imprisonment for a term of more than five (5) years and not more than seven (7) years.If violence or threats against a superior results into death, the penalty is life imprisonment.
Article 307: Violence or threats against a superior in wartimeAny soldier who commits violence against or threats to a superior in wartime commits an offence. Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than two (2) years and not more  than five (5) years.superior are committed while on duty or in the course of duty in wartime, the penalty is imprisonment of more than five (5) years and not more than seven (7) years.If the violence against or threats to a superior in wartime result in an illness or disability or non -permanent incapacity to work, the penalty is imprisonment for a term of more than seven (7) years and not more than ten (10) years.result into an incurable illness, permanent loss of working capacity, total loss of use of  an organ or serious mutilation, the penalty is imprisonment for a term of more than ten (10) years and not more  than twelve (12) years.
Article 308: Murder of a superiorAny soldier who kills a superior for work reasons or on duty related reasons commits an offence. When convicted, he/she is liable to life imprisonment.ans.ans.