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Beyond causality and intent

Beyond causality and intent

This article aims to demonstrate how the theory of objective imputation of results enriches this examination, as well as to suggest ways of its application.

Interpretive challenges of crimes against democratic institutions

The series of crimes in the indictment against Bolsonaro – part 2

This article is a continuation of the discussion on the topic of multiple offenses in the context of the charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro. In this second text, Raquel examines possible connections between the crime of aggravated damage and the crime of deterioration of listed heritage sites.

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Opinion – The concept of miscarriage of justice in Brazilian Law

This article is an adapted version of an opinion piece that discusses the concept of judicial error and wrongful conviction in Brazilian criminal law, as well as the criteria for its compensation. It also addresses a procedural issue concerning the possibility of the Superior Court of Justice reviewing the topic.

Instant crime and permanent crime

Published in Journal of the Postgraduate Program in Law/UFRGS, v. 17. A proposal draft for distinction and limitation from the devaluation of the conduct. Crime.

Crimes against Public Faith

Article by Raquel Scalcon published in the book Código Penal Comentado – 2ª Edição (Annotated Penal Code – 2nd Edition), coordinated by Luciano Anderson Souza, professor at the Faculty of Law of USP (University of São Paulo).

Constitutional Control of Criminal Laws

Constitutional Control of Criminal Laws

From legislative forecasts on the potential and concrete effects of criminal law to the duties of monitoring and improving criminal law. Constitutional Law.

Illegality and Punishment

Illegality and Punishment

Opposing models for the foundation of contemporary Criminal Law. The importance of the notions of unlawfulness and punishment. Claus Rozin and José de Faria Costa.