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303 – Causal Relationship Between Conduct And Result | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania Title 18, Section 303 explains how conduct causes results in crimes, including causation, divergence from intended outcomes, and liability considerations.

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303 – Causal Relationship Between Conduct And Result

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 303

Summary

Pennsylvania's Title 18, Section 303, outlines the legal principles for establishing causation between conduct and results in criminal cases. It specifies when conduct is considered the cause of a result and addresses situations where actual outcomes diverge from intended or probable results. The law emphasizes the importance of the relationship between conduct and harm for criminal liability.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania Title 18, Section 303 explains how conduct causes results in crimes, including causation, divergence from intended outcomes, and liability considerations.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.