Publications
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.
The problem of multiple offenses in the indictment against Bolsonaro (and others)
Raquel Scalcon’s article addresses the complex issue of multiple offenses in the context of the charges against Bolsonaro and others.
Between the absolute presumption of knowledge of the Law and the particularities of Economic Criminal Law
Discussions surrounding the error of prohibition, since its inclusion in the Penal Code in 1984.
Objective imputation and the “Ride Pillion Case”
The article examines the relevance of the theory of objective imputation in resolving concrete cases.
Scope and limits of the crimes of passive and active corruption
In corruption crimes, the status of being a public official serves as the “gateway” to the criminal protection of the Public Administration, shielding it from both internal and external attacks.
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Between passive corruption, active corruption, and extortion
Analysis of criminal decisions regarding the differences and conflicts between passive corruption, active corruption, and extortion in Brazilian Criminal Law.
The Importance of Legal Theory in the Age of Covid-19
Raquel Scalcon argues for the importance of Legal Theory in guaranteeing rights and preventing state abuses during epidemics such as COVID-19.
Constitutional control of the concrete effects (purposes) of legal norms
This article originates from questions that arose during Raquel Scalcon’s doctoral thesis research: Constitutional control of criminal laws (2018).
Third sector entities and the crime of embezzlement
Raquel Scalcon reflects on the “Candango” case (Brazil) and the “Regina Pacis” case (Italy). The Third Sector and the Crime of Embezzlement.
The insufficient definition of the criminal concept of public official in Brazilian Law
Raquel Scalcon analyzes the problems encountered during the application of article 327 of the Penal Code to specific cases.