Aggravated sentence based on special consequences of the offence (Section 18, German Criminal Code)

Definition

If the law imposes a more serious sentence based on an extended result if an offence, any principal or secondary participant is liable to the increased sentence only if they acted at least negligently with respect to that result.

Related terms:

Parent term:

FIRST TITLE - FOUNDATIONS OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY (German Criminal Code)

Sibling terms:

Omissions (Section 13, German Criminal Code)
Acting for another (Section 14, German Criminal Code)
Intent and negligence (Section 15, German Criminal Code)
Mistake of fact (Section 16, German Criminal Code)
Mistake of law (Section 17, German Criminal Code)
Lack of criminal capacity of children (Section 19, German Criminal Code)
Insanity (Section 20, German Criminal Code)
Diminished responsibility (Section 21, German Criminal Code)