criminal liability
[ˈkrɪmɪnəl laɪəˈbɪləti]
nounpl: criminal liabilities
responsabilidade penal
1. The legal responsibility of a person for committing a crime; the state of being subject to prosecution and punishment under criminal law
The court determined that the defendant had criminal liability for the theft.
O tribunal determinou que o réu tinha responsabilidade penal pelo roubo.
2. The condition of being legally accountable for criminal conduct, requiring both a guilty act (actus reus) and guilty mind (mens rea)
Criminal liability requires proof of intent or negligence depending on the offense.
A responsabilidade penal requer prova de intenção ou negligência dependendo da infração.
3. In corporate law, the potential legal exposure of a company or its officers for violations of criminal statutes
The corporation faced criminal liability for environmental violations.
A corporação enfrentou responsabilidade penal por violações ambientais.
Criminal liability is a fundamental concept in both Brazilian and American legal systems. In Brazil, it is governed by the Código Penal (Penal Code), while in the United States it falls under federal and state criminal statutes. The concept is central to the judicial process in both countries, determining whether individuals or corporations can be prosecuted for illegal conduct. Understanding criminal liability is essential in legal practice, corporate governance, and public policy discussions in both nations.
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