The presentation of general penal provisions covers the nature of crimes and sanctions and the applicability of Swedish law. Penal law that defines crimes encompasses crimes pertaining to life and health; liberty and peace; defamation; sexual victimization; the family; theft, robbery, and other crimes of stealing; fraud; embezzlement; creditors; infliction of damage; public danger; falsification; perjury, false prosecution, and other untrue statements; public order; and public activity. Other crimes defined involve lese-majesty; State security; misuse of office; armed services personnel; treason; attempt, preparation, conspiracy, and complicity; and self-defense. Statutes defining sanctions cover fines, imprisonment, conditional sentences, probation, and forfeiture. Procedural mandates pertinent to sanctions address the decision on penalties and remission of sanction, choice of sanction, deduction of period of arrest and detention, concurrence of crimes and change of sanction, limitations on sanctions, and procedural provisions.