Public Danger: Problems of Definition

A crime becomes a when the public danger is defined properly. The concepts of «public» and «danger» form basis concept danger, which an indicator for criminalization decriminalization act. paper provides lexical doctrinal analysis its social significance problems developing criteria definition in relation to benefits human rights. historical relevance need enshrine it current Criminal Code Russian Federation require more careful consideration this concept. It not only that must be established criminal law, but distinguishing between degree nature also clearly formulated. Timely proper allows you adequately treat without prejudice society. proposes author’s danger.