Classification of crimes depending on the severity.

Authors

  • Berezovska L.A. Berezovska L. A.

Keywords:

composition of a criminal offense; public danger; illegality; socially dangerous act; categories of gravity of crimes; misdemeanor; sanction; release from criminal liability

Abstract

The paper investigates the concept, purpose of classification of crimes. The scientific bases of classification of crimes are analyzed. The criterion of classification of crimes is substantiated and its content is revealed. Peculiarities of crime categories by severity are determined. The question of influence of classification of crimes on institutes and problems of criminal law is considered. There are specific proposals to improve the legislation in this area.
The author has developed a theoretically and practically significant position that allows to solve the problems that arise in the process of implementing the provisions of Art. 12 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Published

2021-02-15

Issue

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Спеціальність 081 Право (2020-2021 н.р.)