Objective imputation theory in Brazilian criminal law

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to accomplish an in-depth examination concerning the legal institute of Objective Imputation Theory, in order to go through the understanding of the most consecrated indoctrinators related to this topic. Sought to externalize a brief historic of the theory’s origins, as well as examine its precepts with more details, in order to verify if such theory can be considered a progress in terms of systematization and justice for Brazilian Criminal Law. In view of this, the subject discussed throughout the dissertation highlights the contributions and utilities provided by the Objective Imputation Theory to the study of Criminal Law. Thus, for the unfolding of this article, the hypothetical-deductive method was used, of theoretical character, based on bibliographic researches.