Criminal liability refers to the legal responsibility a person faces for committing a crime or engaging in unlawful conduct. It is the legal accountability that individuals have when they violate criminal laws and are found guilty in a court of law. Criminal liability is established when the elements of a crime are proven beyond a reasonable doubt, such as the act of committing a crime (actus reus) and the mental state or intention (mens rea) behind the act. Criminal liability can result in punishments such as imprisonment, fines, probation, or community service, depending on the severity of the crime and relevant legal provisions.
