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The aim of this paper is to examine the legal aspects related to organ transplantation. For this purpose, the Health Code will be analyzed, highlighting the most problematic aspects of organ donation and providing a more consistent interpretation for its application. In addition, the different types of death and their relation to organ donation are developed. It is concluded that the definition of death is a problem of great importance because of its legal consequences.

The paper examines the concept of “transitory alienations” from a legal and medical perspective, focusing on how certain temporary alterations of consciousness affect imputability in legal cases. To that extent, the text begins by explaining that disorders such as epilepsy, sleepwalking, drunkenness and violent emotion can lead to states of temporary unconsciousness. Particularly, in the case of epilepsy, its manifestation is detailed in variants such as grand mal, petit mal and psychomotor epilepsy, each with specific symptoms that alter the behavior and consciousness of those affected, causing them to commit violent acts without awareness of the act. Next, imputability in law is analyzed, emphasizing that a person's capacity to understand or intend his or her acts is fundamental for criminal liability. Finally, the author highlights that in several legal systems, exoneration or mit...

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The aim of this paper is to examine the legal aspects related to organ transplantation. For this purpose, the Health Code will be analyzed, highlighting the most problematic aspects of organ donation and providing a more consistent interpretation for its application. In addition, the different types of death and their relation to organ donation are developed. It is concluded that the definition of death is a problem of great importance because of its legal consequences.

The paper examines the concept of “transitory alienations” from a legal and medical perspective, focusing on how certain temporary alterations of consciousness affect imputability in legal cases. To that extent, the text begins by explaining that disorders such as epilepsy, sleepwalking, drunkenness and violent emotion can lead to states of temporary unconsciousness. Particularly, in the case of epilepsy, its manifestation is detailed in variants such as grand mal, petit mal and psychomotor epilepsy, each with specific symptoms that alter the behavior and consciousness of those affected, causing them to commit violent acts without awareness of the act. Next, imputability in law is analyzed, emphasizing that a person's capacity to understand or intend his or her acts is fundamental for criminal liability. Finally, the author highlights that in several legal systems, exoneration or mit...