The subjective aspect of causing property damage without signs of theft under the Penal Code of the Republic of Belarus and Russia: comparative aspect
This article describes the features of the subjective side of crime, liability for which is provided art. 216 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus and art. 165 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in comparative legal aspect. The article examines the content of the intellectual and volitional moments of intent when committing the crime, his possible motives and purpose. The opinions of scientists are given, the jurisprudence of Belarus and Russia are analyzed, the author's position on the issue is expressed. Scientific novelty of the article is the author's conclusion, based on the basis of a study of judicial practice and theoretical sources of Belarus and Russia that the commission investigated crimes may not always be the case only self-interest. It is proved that the offense can be committed in a combination of greed and other personal interests. The article presents the author's definition of self-interest as a possible motive investigated crimes.