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Проблеми на правната квалификация в случаите на причиняване на смърт с огнестрелно оръжие и силно действащо отровно вещество
Issues of the legal classification in cases of death by firearm or highly active poisonous substance

Author(s): Nadya Pandilova
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law
Published by: Нов български университет
Keywords: Criminal law; Negligence; Source of major danger; Professional negligence; Firearm; Highly active poisonous substance

Summary/Abstract: This article addresses the issue of the distinguishing criterion between the constituent elements of the simple (Art. 122, para 2 CC) and professional negligence (Art. 123, para 1 CC) in cases where death is caused by a firearm or a highly active poisonous substance. It is concluded that, in order to distinguish between the constituent elements of the abovementioned crimes, it is necessary for the law enforcement authorities to assess the nature of the causative activity itself.

  • Issue Year: XVII/2021
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 28-36
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Bulgarian