Interference of unbeatable fear under necessity as defense

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Rodrigo Guerra Espinosa

Abstract

This article presents the delimitation of necessity and unbeatable fear. Thus, in the first section, we examine the concept of fear. Secondly, we will deal with the instinct of self-preservation under necessity. In the third section, we study the leading criterion of necessity defense. In the fourth section, we show an analytical-phenomenological under unbeatable fear. Fifthly, we will present the tolerance of imprecision under necessity and what kind of axiological premises have impact in this sort of cases. Finally, we present some considerations in which fear is a key factor under danger. Finally, we must indicate that this work considers the following hypothesis: unbeatable fear is a provision that must be applied in cases of serious disturbance in the face of a situation of danger or illegitimate aggression in which the agent is unable to fulfill.

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Guerra Espinosa, R. (2022). Interference of unbeatable fear under necessity as defense. Revista De Derecho (Valdivia), 35(1), 323–343. https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-09502022000100323
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Rodrigo Guerra Espinosa, Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Chile.

Licenciado en Ciencias Jurídicas, Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Chile. Magíster en Derecho Penal Económico, Universidad de Chile. Magíster en Derecho Internacional, Universidad de Heidelberg, Alemania. Magíster en Derecho Público y Doctor en Derecho, Universidad de los Andes, Chile. Profesor de Derecho Penal, Universidad de los Andes, Chile.