süütevastutusel
Süütevastutusel is the concept in Estonian criminal law referring to liability for an offense that arises from guilt or fault. It describes the accountability of a person who commits a criminal act with a culpable mental state or negligence, under conditions established by law. The term is used to distinguish criminal liability based on fault from other forms of responsibility, such as strict liability where guilt is not required.
Elements of süütevastutuse typically include: a prohibited act (or omission), a mental state indicating guilt (tahtlik
The concept also presupposes that the person had the capacity to understand the wrongfulness of the act
Consequences of süütevastutuse can range from punishment such as fines or community service to deprivation of