The article examines in detail the problem of qualifying crimes with indirect intent. The issue of distinguishing crimes with indirect intent from acts with direct intent and reckless crimes is considered, as well as the issue of determining the form of guilt of co-perpetrators when committing a crime. The opinions of legal scholars about indirect intent and complicity in it are considered. The author notes that the complexity is caused by the need for a detailed analysis of all the circumstances of the case, as well as the similarity of indirect intent with criminal recklessness. The main purpose of the study is the need to develop clearer distinguishing features for the correct definition of indirect intent in criminal cases, as well as the importance of taking into account all factors in the qualification of crimes in order to avoid legal errors in the selection of punishment. In conclusion, the author concludes that it is necessary to amend the criminal legislation in order to more accurately define and qualify crimes with indirect intent.
Rodion R. Mirasov (2025) studied this question.