On the Error of Causation and Aberratio Ictus in Particular

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Pages: 172-177
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54664/LLPP7219

Abstract:

Thе article discusses some aspects of the mistake of causation in criminal law, with particular focus on aberratio ictus and addresses the question whether such mistakes can be an excuse and exclude culpability of the actor. The main doctrinal positions and relevant case law regarding the error in the causal process, including the hypotheses of aberratio ictus, are analyzed

Keywords:

mistake of fact, error of causation, aberratio ictus, culpability, criminal law.

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