Vietnamese legal system

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Why is crime classification important in the criminal justice system?

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A crime is an act dangerous to society, prescribed in the Criminal Code, committed intentionally or unintentionally by a person with criminal responsibility or a commercial legal entity.

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What factors is considered when determining whether an act constitutes a crime?

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Violation of conduct: The act infringes upon rights and interests protected by law.

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Example of a Less Serious Crime?

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Minor theft involving low-value property

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What is a Serious crimes?

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These are crimes with a high nature and degree of danger to society, for which the highest level of the penalty frame specified by this Code is imprisonment from over 3 years to 7 years.

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Why is crime classification important in the criminal justice system?

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Crime classification serves as the basis for assessing the level of danger posed by criminal acts and implementing appropriate measures for handling them. This ensures that dangerous acts are strictly addressed while maintaining fairness and preventing abuse of the law.

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What is a Especially serious crimes?

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These are crimes with an exceptionally high nature and degree of danger to society, for which the highest level of the penalty frame specified by this Code is imprisonment from over 15 years to 20 years, life imprisonment, or the death penalty.

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What is intentional crimes?

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The perpetrator is fully aware of the dangerous consequences of their actions but still decides to proceed