The progress of science and technology has brought human beings great benefits and great risks. The arrival of the risk society urges the theory "Early intervention of criminal law" to develop. As an important manifestation of the theory in the legislation, the abstract potential damage offense is favored by national legislators. Beginning with the concept of the abstract potential damage offense, this article researches the theory foundation and social foundation of it, makes a comparative analysis of the corresponding legislations in Germany and Japan, and proposes an expansion program in line with our national conditions. |