Matters to Be Proven in Criminal Cases
During the investigation, prosecution, and trial of a criminal case, competent procedural authorities must prove the following matters:
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Whether a criminal act occurred; the time, location, and other circumstances of the criminal act;
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The person who committed the criminal act; whether the person is at fault or not, whether the fault was intentional or unintentional; whether the person has criminal capacity; the purpose and motive of the crime;
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Mitigating and aggravating circumstances relating to the criminal liability of the suspect or defendant, and personal characteristics of the suspect or defendant;
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The nature and extent of damage caused by the criminal act;
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The causes and conditions leading to the commission of the crime;
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Other circumstances related to the exclusion of criminal liability, exemption from criminal liability, or exemption from punishment.
Legal basis: Article 85 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2015.
