Between the Permitted and the Punishable: The Invisible Line of Crime

Authors

  • Karol Patricio de Lira Cárdenas Prepa Entorno
  • Fernando Álvarez Molina Prepa Entorno

Keywords:

typical conduct, atypical conduct, tipicality, criminal law, criminal code

Abstract

This microessay distinguishes typical from atypical conduct in criminal law and explains why the distinction matters. Drawing on the Criminal Code of Aguascalientes, it notes that typicality exists when conduct matches the description in the norm (article 22), whereas atypicality occurs when an element of the offense is missing or the conduct is not described (article 24). It concludes that only typical conduct can be sanctioned, since punishing atypical conduct—however objectionable—would be unjust, as it does not correspond to an offense established by law.

Published

2026-07-01

How to Cite

de Lira Cárdenas, K. P., & Álvarez Molina, F. (2026). Between the Permitted and the Punishable: The Invisible Line of Crime. Tsaloa - Revista Multidisciplinaria De Educación Media Superior , (3), 71–77. Retrieved from http://revistas-entorno.net/tsaloa/article/view/49

Issue

Section

Microensayos