What are the three basic principles of criminal law? The Criminal Law stipulates three basic principles of criminal law, namely, the principle of a legally prescribed punishment for a crime, the principle of suiting crime to punishment and the principle of equal application of law. Principle of a legally prescribed punishment for a crime The principle of a legally prescribed punishment for a crime means that a crime and its punishment must be clearly stipulated by law, and there is no explicit stipulation that it is not a crime or that it will not be punished. The specific content is the provisions of article 3 of the criminal law, that is, if the law expressly stipulates that it is a criminal act, it shall be convicted and punished according to the law; If the law does not stipulate that it is a criminal act, it shall not be convicted and punished. Requirements of the principle of a legally prescribed punishment for a specified crime: 1. Judicial organs must be based on facts and take the law as the criterion, carefully grasp the essence and specific elements of crime, strictly distinguish between crime and non-crime, and between this crime and that crime, accurately determine the nature and impose appropriate sentences. 2. Judicial interpretation can't go against the intention of criminal legislation and can't replace legislation. The principle of matching crime with punishment means that if you commit a crime, how much criminal responsibility you should bear, you will be sentenced to heavy punishment, heavier punishment for felony, lighter punishment for misdemeanor, and the crime and punishment are equal. The principle of equal application of law means that anyone who commits a crime is equal in the application of law, and no one is allowed to have the privilege beyond the law. If you have other questions, or your current situation is complicated, you can directly contact the online legal consultation platform, and our lawyers will provide you with the best and most appropriate advice and legal aid. Finally, thank you for reading.
Legal objectivity:
Article 3 of the Criminal Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) clearly stipulates that it is a crime, and it is convicted and punished according to law; If the law does not clearly stipulate that it is a criminal act, it shall not be convicted and punished. Article 4 of the Criminal Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) is equal in the application of laws to anyone who commits a crime. No one is allowed to have the privilege beyond the law. The severity of the penalty in Article 5 of the Criminal Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) shall be commensurate with the crimes committed and the criminal responsibilities assumed by the criminals.