Pre-trial proceedings in a criminal case
The genesis of the Russian pre-trial proceedings in a criminal case is considered and the reasons that predetermined its modern system are analyzed. The purpose of pre-trial proceedings is highlighted; the procedural status of subjects authorized to initiate and preliminary investigation of criminal cases is disclosed. The essence is characterized and the legal conditions for the implementation of pre-trial stages of criminal proceedings are considered. The article describes in detail the criminal procedural mechanisms included in the content of pre-trial proceedings: investigative actions, forensic examinations, "technical" methods of collecting evidence, measures of criminal procedural coercion, the procedure for bringing as an accused and the end of the preliminary investigation. For students and students of universities who master the educational programs of the master's degree in legal orientation. The textbook may be useful for students, cadets and trainees studying under bachelor's and specialty programs, researchers and practitioners, teachers, graduate students (adjuncts).