kaudseügulise

kaudseügulise refers to an indirect or secondary perpetrator in legal contexts, particularly in Estonian criminal law. It describes a situation where an individual facilitates or instigates a crime but does not directly carry out the act themselves. This concept distinguishes from a direct perpetrator who physically commits the offense.

The involvement of a kaudseügulise can take various forms. They might provide instructions, supply the means, or create the circumstances necessary for the crime to occur. The key element is the intentional contribution to the commission of the offense, even without direct physical participation. The law differentiates between the roles of those who plan or enable a crime and those who execute it.

Proving kaudseügulise status requires demonstrating a causal link between their actions and the resulting crime. Evidence might include communications, witness testimonies, or material evidence linking the kaudseügulise to the planning or facilitation. The legal consequences for a kaudseügulise are typically similar to those of a direct perpetrator, reflecting the principle that instigation and facilitation are serious forms of involvement in criminal activity. This legal concept ensures accountability for those who orchestrate or enable criminal acts from behind the scenes.