El Resultado y el Objeto Material

Understanding the Material Object and Results in Criminal Law

Introduction to Material Object

• The video discusses the objective elements of criminal law, focusing on the material object, formal result, and material result.

• The material object is defined as the person or thing upon which the active subject's conduct occurs.

Aspects of Material Object

Psychological and Physical Aspect

• The first way to visualize the material object is through a psychological and physical aspect, primarily referring to a person's body.

• Examples include homicide or bodily harm that directly affects an individual's body.

Legal vs. Material Object

• It’s important to distinguish between legal goods (e.g., life or personal integrity) and the material object (the physical body).

Social Value Aspect

• Another perspective on the material object is its social value, illustrated by defamation cases (though this type has been repealed in Mexico City).

Economic Value Aspect

• The economic value aspect refers specifically to money rather than property; for instance, theft of a vehicle where the vehicle itself is the material object.

Understanding Formal and Material Results

Distinction Between Results

• In formal results, there is no spatial-temporal distinction between an active subject's conduct and its outcome; it means no external change occurs.

Example of Formal Result Crimes

• An example includes possession of a firearm where merely possessing it fulfills the crime without any observable change in reality.

Typical Material Result Crimes

• In contrast, typical material result crimes show a clear spatial-temporal difference between conduct and outcome; for example, homicide results in death.

Notable Observations on Attempted Crimes

• In formal result crimes, attempts are generally not recognized; however, some argue that attempted bribery could be an exception despite being classified as a formal result crime.

Causation in Crime Types

• For typical formal result crimes, there is essentially no causal link required between conduct and outcome. This contrasts with typical material result crimes where causation must be established.

Conclusion

• The video concludes by emphasizing these concepts' importance within criminal law. Viewers are encouraged to ask questions or leave comments for further clarification.