Estonia

The Penal Code

Part 1
GENERAL PART

Chapter 2
OFFENCE

Division 1
Necessary Elements of Offence

ยง 15. Intentional act and negligent act

(1) Only intentional acts shall be punishable as criminal offences unless a punishment for a negligent act is provided by this Code.

(2) An act is also deemed to be intentional if it comprises the necessary elements of an offence in the case of which intent is presumed with regard to the act, and negligence is deemed to be sufficient with regard to grave consequences.

(3) Intentional and negligent acts are both punishable as misdemeanours.

Keywords

Mental element
Negligence
Intent - national proceedings



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